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AO12 KSF

2012 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,574 mi
Last recorded50,574 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 KSF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 50,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55r16 83v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Sill damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2025 46,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 43,866 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 185/55r16 87v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, 185/55r16 83v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 40,639 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 37,371 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 35,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55r16 83v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 34,086 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 30,788 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 27,616 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing but not dangerous

Pass 11 Mar 2017 24,144 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 20,809 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)

child seat fitted to o/s/r

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 17 Mar 2016 20,809 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 26 Mar 2015 17,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre is badly perished

n/s/r tyre is badly perished

o/s/f tyre is badly perished

o/s/r tyre is badly perished

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 KSF is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Green 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 KSF, 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 AO12 KSF registered?

AO12 KSF is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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