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WJ12 WHF

2012 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,689 mi
Last recorded39,689 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 WHF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 39,689 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front lower and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 34,618 miles

Mino leak of exhaust gases from rear exhaust joint

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 34,618 miles

Mino leak of exhaust gases from rear exhaust joint

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 31,101 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 28,653 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 27,751 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 27,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside front tyre 7 years old, cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2021 26,598 miles

Rear tyres 6 years old, cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2020 24,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin sightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre 11 years old

Pass 25 Mar 2019 22,460 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 22,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 20,643 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 19,010 miles

wiper blade split rear

Fail 23 Mar 2017 19,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

wiper blade split rear

Pass 15 Mar 2016 16,688 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 16,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side walls perished cut showing cord (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported weld on rear silencer not secure exhaust rubbing on rear bumper (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear tyre cracking centre tread

Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,206 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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WJ12 WHF is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 52,964 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ12 WHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Suzuki Swift is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WJ12 WHF registered?

WJ12 WHF is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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