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WJ12 XDH

2012 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,848 mi
Last recorded135,848 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 XDH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 135,848 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 135,848 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 128,765 miles

Offside Front tyre stepped on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 122,244 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 122,244 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 31 Mar 2023 113,105 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 113,105 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 105,350 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 98,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner / outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 93,971 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 93,971 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 85,175 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 85,173 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 73,734 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 73,734 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,484 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 59,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 44,399 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,610 miles

front tyres getting low

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 XDH is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XDH, 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 XDH registered?

WJ12 XDH is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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