2012 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Diesel · SW61 EXL
2012 Suzuki Swift (1.2L, diesel). First registered 23 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 103,748 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW61 EXL Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 103,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW61 EXL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Suzuki Swift (SW61 EXL) between January 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SW61 EXL Mileage History
- 14/01/20159,583 mi
- 13/01/201611,627 mi+2,044 mi
- 16/01/201712,157 mi+530 mi
- 16/01/201817,497 mi+5,340 mi
- 17/01/201817,497 mi
- 17/01/201928,902 mi+11,405 mi
- 07/01/202038,613 mi+9,711 mi
- 18/01/202149,945 mi+11,332 mi
- 17/01/202261,228 mi+11,283 mi
- 15/11/202271,054 mi+9,826 mi
- 15/11/202271,054 mi
- 21/11/202381,108 mi+10,054 mi
- 22/11/202381,110 mi+2 mi
- 13/11/202490,801 mi+9,691 mi
- 11/11/2025103,748 mi+12,947 mi
- 18/11/2025103,748 mi
Average of roughly 8,683 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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