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WK12 XRE

2012 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,940 mi
Last recorded130,940 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 XRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 130,940 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 130,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 117,727 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 113,562 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 106,782 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears Starting to Corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Beam Axle Flexible Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy Inner Rim/Bead Seat (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe has Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Centre Treadwell

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 103,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to Near Limit on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim/Bead Seat (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 103,150 miles

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

Handbrake Lever has Excess Travel

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to Near Limit on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim/Bead Seat (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 100,029 miles

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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 95,103 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 95,103 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 89,372 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 89,372 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 79,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.81mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.42mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 79,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.81mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.42mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 71,681 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 71,663 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 66,040 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,466 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 55,466 miles

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 XRE is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WK12 XRE, 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 WK12 XRE registered?

WK12 XRE is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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