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WK12 VPA

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,731 mi
Last recorded106,731 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 VPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 106,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close inner third (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 98,176 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 98,176 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))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 90,593 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 90,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 78,355 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 65,553 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 52,650 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 38,399 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 31,740 miles

front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 2 Mar 2017 26,284 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 21,373 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 17,572 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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WK12 VPA is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black 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 WK12 VPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK12 VPA registered?

WK12 VPA is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WK12 VPA 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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