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WJ62 MXX

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,752 mi
Last recorded68,752 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 68,752 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

underside slightly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2026 68,752 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underside slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2025 66,718 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 66,345 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2024 66,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2023 56,242 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 56,242 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 45,760 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror capping slightly damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2022 45,760 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror capping slightly damaged

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 37,080 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 37,080 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 31,659 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 28,177 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 24,202 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 22,111 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 20,461 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 MXX is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WJ62 MXX, 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 MXX registered?

WJ62 MXX is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is WJ62 MXX safe to buy?

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