2012 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Petrol · BD61 HDZ
2012 Suzuki Swift (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 97,831 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BD61 HDZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2025
- 97,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BD61 HDZ Mileage History
- 05/11/202193,993 mi
- 09/11/202297,631 mi+3,638 mi
- 31/03/202597,814 mi+183 mi
- 01/04/202597,831 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 1,128 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BD61 HDZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Suzuki Swift (BD61 HDZ) between November 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected No brake pedal, pedal goes to floor (1.1.2 (b) ”; “Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pedal operation being poor (1.2.1 (g))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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