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AO12 JWJ

2012 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,526 mi
Last recorded96,526 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 JWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 96,526 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 96,525 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 86,368 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 77,269 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 67,960 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 58,309 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 48,744 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 40,405 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 30,817 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 26,308 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 21,751 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 17,048 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 14,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 JWJ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 AO12 JWJ, 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 JWJ registered?

AO12 JWJ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AO12 JWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 JWJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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