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WV62 FWG

2012 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,919 mi
Last recorded78,919 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 FWG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 78,919 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 71,337 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 66,623 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 62,431 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 57,321 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 57,321 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 53,450 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 47,697 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 47,697 miles

Nearside Front 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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 37,548 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 25,171 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 13,596 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 61,471 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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WV62 FWG is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Silver 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 WV62 FWG, 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

How do I check the history of WV62 FWG?

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What year was WV62 FWG registered?

WV62 FWG is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is WV62 FWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV62 FWG 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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