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WV12 ZGJ

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,039 mi
Last recorded86,039 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 86,039 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 86,039 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working osr nsr (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 58,561 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 58,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 55,798 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 54,255 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 54,254 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 53,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 52,450 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 44,669 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 40,970 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 40,970 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 33,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic side skirts fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 20,511 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 9,900 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 8,683 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 ZGJ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGJ, 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 ZGJ registered?

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

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