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WU12 SVJ

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,174 mi
Last recorded90,174 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 SVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 90,174 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 80,954 miles

Nearside Rear Isofix child seat fitted, child seat seat belt checked.

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 80,928 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On 0mm. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Isofix child seat fitted, child seat seat belt checked.

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 67,102 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 67,102 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,295 miles

advise check nearside number plate bulb/ connection

Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,123 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 32,468 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,657 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 SVJ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WU12 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

WU12 SVJ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is WU12 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 SVJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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