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WL12 PJY

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,027 mi
Last recorded65,027 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 65,027 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2025 65,027 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine mis firing badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2024 62,491 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2023 60,189 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 57,727 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 57,727 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 55,719 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 55,432 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 54,836 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 54,386 miles

All 4 tyres getting low. Rears cracking between treads

Fail 8 May 2018 54,386 miles

All 4 tyres getting low. Rears cracking between treads

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2017 53,481 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 44,744 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 29,415 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)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 29,415 miles

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

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

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

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 PJY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WL12 PJY, 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 PJY registered?

WL12 PJY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is WL12 PJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 PJY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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