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WU12 NZW

2012 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,586 mi
Last recorded74,586 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 NZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 74,586 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 71,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 67,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 61,773 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 56,345 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 51,385 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 47,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 41,263 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 33,503 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre thorn in inner side wall ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 33,497 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre thorn in inner side wall ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 26,966 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 19,714 miles

All 4 tyres perished in tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 15,244 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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WU12 NZW is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WU12 NZW, 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 WU12 NZW registered?

WU12 NZW is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is WU12 NZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 NZW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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