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WV62 KFR

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,772 mi
Last recorded139,772 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 KFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 139,772 miles

front lower suspension arm (rear bushes) perished

minor exhaust blow at rear joint

o/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2024 132,858 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 130,126 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 130,110 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 119,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails in the tyre. ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 106,147 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 106,147 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 95,854 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 85,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 68,992 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 68,992 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 52,578 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Sep 2016 38,631 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,402 miles

all tyres perishing in treads

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 KFR is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WV62 KFR, 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 WV62 KFR registered?

WV62 KFR is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is WV62 KFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV62 KFR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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