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WJ62 RZT

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,172 mi
Last recorded88,172 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 88,172 miles

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts and seat belt buckles due to seats being folded down and and covered in wood work and tools

Fail 12 Sep 2022 88,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts and seat belt buckles due to seats being folded down and and covered in wood work and tools

Pass 30 Sep 2021 76,764 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 30 Sep 2020 66,206 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod ball joint / slight knock (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Fail 25 Sep 2020 66,206 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod ball joint / slight knock (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Pass 30 Sep 2019 53,213 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished and slightly damaged on outer side wall

Nearside rear wheel rim slightly damaged on inner edge

Slack in handbrake and has long travel

Fail 28 Sep 2019 53,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre perished and slightly damaged on outer side wall

Nearside rear wheel rim slightly damaged on inner edge

Slack in handbrake and has long travel

Pass 6 Sep 2018 36,802 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 28,980 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 21,906 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 18,948 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 RZT is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RZT, 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 RZT registered?

WJ62 RZT is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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