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AO12 KYW

2012 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,541 mi
Last recorded141,541 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 KYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 141,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 134,929 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth also split (1.1.2 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Jan 2025 134,929 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth also split (1.1.2 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 124,183 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber split (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 112,121 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 5 Jan 2023 112,119 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 5 Jan 2022 101,179 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 101,179 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 91,348 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 75,397 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

lower sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2019 75,397 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

lower sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2018 59,611 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 59,611 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 46,184 miles

Offside Rear perished

Pass 4 Jul 2016 33,628 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 19,421 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 KYW is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KYW, 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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AO12 KYW is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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