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WL12 GHA

2012 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,117 mi
Last recorded64,117 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 GHA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 64,117 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 61,938 miles

Front brake discs getting worn

Front brake pads getting worn

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 54,948 miles

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

all four tyres getting heavily perished

Pass 22 Jun 2023 50,819 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 48,582 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 44,848 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 40,917 miles

both front tyres getting perished

both rear tyres perished (recommend attention)

Pass 24 Jun 2019 36,571 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres getting perished in tread areas

Pass 29 Jun 2018 31,173 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 25,623 miles

both rear tyres getting perished

Fail 30 Jun 2017 25,623 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres getting perished

Pass 5 Jul 2016 22,478 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 22,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 17,778 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front pads getting low

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 GHA is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GHA, 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 GHA registered?

WL12 GHA is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is WL12 GHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 GHA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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