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AO12 GUW

2012 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,859 mi
Last recorded32,859 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 GUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2025 32,859 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 32,667 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 31,733 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 30,563 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 29,853 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 29,350 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 27,981 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 22,968 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,620 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 11,074 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 8,584 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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AO12 GUW is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO12 GUW, 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 AO12 GUW?

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What year was AO12 GUW registered?

AO12 GUW is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is AO12 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 GUW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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