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X12 REA

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,641 mi
Last recorded49,641 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX12 REA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 49,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 47,462 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 45,082 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 45,082 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 40,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 30 May 2022 39,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 38,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 37,529 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 35,603 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 32,989 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 29,841 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 24,434 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING CRACKING IN TREADED AREA

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE OUTER EDGE

Pass 29 May 2015 19,867 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING WEAR

HANDBRAKE HAS LITTLR RESERVE TRAVEL

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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X12 REA is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 X12 REA, 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 X12 REA registered?

X12 REA is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is X12 REA safe to buy?

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