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WL12 AVE

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,265 mi
Last recorded99,265 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 AVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 99,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 99,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 91,695 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 91,543 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 91,523 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 88,437 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 83,381 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 77,614 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 69,974 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 62,581 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 61,449 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 57,797 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,129 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 44,492 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 39,177 miles

nearside front tyre 3.0mm

offside front tyre 3.0mm

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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WL12 AVE is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WL12 AVE, 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 WL12 AVE registered?

WL12 AVE is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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