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WU12 OAO

2012 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,620 mi
Last recorded53,620 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 OAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 53,620 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 53,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 53,145 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 52,142 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 50,485 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 50,159 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 48,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 48,590 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 45,825 miles

crack in windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2018 38,905 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2017 29,936 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 21,547 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2014 14,560 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 OAO is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OAO, 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 OAO registered?

WU12 OAO is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is WU12 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 OAO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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