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AO12 JVY

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,142 mi
Last recorded105,142 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 JVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 105,142 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 104,190 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern starting to defuse (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 104,190 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern starting to defuse (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 102,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 102,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wear +-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 100,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 99,594 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 99,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 93,264 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 84,859 miles

Both nearside doors, nearside outer sill and rear wing damaged

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 84,859 miles

Both nearside doors, nearside outer sill and rear wing damaged

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 74,723 miles

Body damage to the nearside of the vehicle

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 74,723 miles

Body damage to the nearside of the vehicle

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,627 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 27,343 miles

1. Both rear tyres becoming perished. 2. Slight leak on nearside rear shock absorber.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 18,100 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 16,516 miles

all four tyres perishing on tread

both front tyres becoming worn

unable to fully check 1 x seat belt due to child seat

Pass 23 Mar 2015 12,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all four tyres perrishing on tread

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 JVY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO12 JVY, 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 AO12 JVY registered?

AO12 JVY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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