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WV12 AVG

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,173 mi
Last recorded141,173 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 AVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 141,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

parking brake effort low

Pass 20 Sep 2022 138,868 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 138,851 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 137,928 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 125,867 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 106,657 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 106,030 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 86,750 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 83,739 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 18 Aug 2016 80,744 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 77,138 miles

brake slightly binding o/s/r

Pass 20 Mar 2015 65,371 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear 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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WV12 AVG is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WV12 AVG, 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 WV12 AVG registered?

WV12 AVG is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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