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WV12 WVM

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,867 mi
Last recorded70,867 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 WVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 70,867 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 62,011 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 62,011 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 59,311 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 54,460 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 51,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 48,687 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 45,701 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 45,700 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 42,858 miles

Advise damage to o/s/f & o/s/r bumpers also damage to n/s/r quarter panel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 39,148 miles

Damage to n/s rear bodywork

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 34,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,392 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 WVM is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White 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 WV12 WVM, 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 WVM registered?

WV12 WVM is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is WV12 WVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 WVM 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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