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WP61 VUF

2012 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,647 mi
Last recorded140,647 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 VUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 140,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear connection leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm 185 55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 140,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear connection leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm 185 55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 129,083 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 129,083 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 118,899 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 108,947 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 108,947 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 93,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 93,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 77,633 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 70,033 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 70,033 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 61,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 61,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 54,088 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 46,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has minor cracking to outer sidewall an d around primary tread grooves.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 46,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has minor cracking to outer sidewall an d around primary tread grooves.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 33,720 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

offside rear tyre is cracked/perished!

Fail 11 Nov 2016 33,720 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete pedal rubber is split/worn! (3.3.A.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

offside rear tyre is cracked/perished!

Pass 23 Nov 2015 26,314 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 15,539 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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WP61 VUF is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WP61 VUF, 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 WP61 VUF registered?

WP61 VUF is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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The MOT history for WP61 VUF shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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