2012 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Petrol · WV12 ARU
2012 Suzuki Swift (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 98,303 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV12 ARU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2025
- 98,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV12 ARU 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 (WV12 ARU) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 September 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 (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
WV12 ARU Mileage History
- 24/09/202264,399 mi
- 30/09/202377,118 mi+12,719 mi
- 05/10/202377,288 mi+170 mi
- 28/09/202489,267 mi+11,979 mi
- 20/09/202598,303 mi+9,036 mi
Average of roughly 11,341 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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