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WV12 AVM

2012 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,547 mi
Last recorded141,547 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 AVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 141,547 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 141,437 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 133,148 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 133,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 123,524 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 123,523 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 112,392 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 112,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 96,360 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 71,499 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 50,497 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2017 32,979 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 32,979 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 21,727 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 14,007 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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WV12 AVM is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV12 AVM, 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 AVM registered?

WV12 AVM is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is WV12 AVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 AVM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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