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WV12 AVT

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,888 mi
Last recorded109,888 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 AVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 109,888 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 102,991 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 96,026 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 96,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 89,839 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 83,400 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 77,231 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 66,305 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 58,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 49,587 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 49,565 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 41,665 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 33,894 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 AVT is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc 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 WV12 AVT, 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 WV12 AVT registered?

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

Is WV12 AVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 AVT 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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