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XFM 20L

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,113 mi
Last recorded36,113 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFM 20L
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 36,113 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 36,111 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 35,837 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 35,832 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 35,501 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 34,817 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 32,805 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 32,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 30,145 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 27,041 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 24,607 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 21,488 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 18,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 15,126 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 11,945 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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XFM 20L is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 52,964 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XFM 20L, 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 XFM 20L registered?

XFM 20L is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is XFM 20L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFM 20L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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