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X18 PAB

2012 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,928 mi
Last recorded115,928 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 PAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 115,928 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 115,922 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 107,525 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 107,525 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 99,944 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 99,944 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 88,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 88,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 78,618 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 78,612 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 62,302 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 47,927 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 39,346 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 28,759 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 28,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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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X18 PAB is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X18 PAB, 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 X18 PAB registered?

X18 PAB is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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