2012 Suzuki Swift 1.6L Petrol · KP12 XPE
2012 Suzuki Swift (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 103,112 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KP12 XPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/08/2026
- 103,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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KP12 XPE Mileage History
- 05/03/202469,167 mi
- 06/03/202469,167 mi
- 04/08/202596,562 mi+27,395 mi
- 06/08/202596,573 mi+11 mi
- 05/08/2026103,112 mi+6,539 mi
Average of roughly 14,040 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KP12 XPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Suzuki Swift (KP12 XPE) between March 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”.
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