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WJ62 HWZ

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,713 mi
Last recorded49,713 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 HWZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 49,713 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 48,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 46,107 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 43,103 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 43,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 40,127 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 36,228 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 32,128 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 28 Sep 2018 27,742 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2017 23,137 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 23,137 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 18,684 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 14,370 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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WJ62 HWZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ62 HWZ, 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 WJ62 HWZ registered?

WJ62 HWZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is WJ62 HWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ62 HWZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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