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WL12 GHG

2012 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,913 mi
Last recorded73,913 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 73,913 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 66,944 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 65,749 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear disc corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 63,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 63,484 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 58,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2021 62,286 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 46,090 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 45,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 40,022 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 34,446 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 34,446 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 28,319 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 21,596 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 14,158 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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WL12 GHG is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GHG, 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 WL12 GHG registered?

WL12 GHG is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is WL12 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 GHG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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