SUZUKI SA12MJO MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	SUZUKI
Model	SWIFT
Colour	GREY
Year of manufacture	2012
Fuel type	PETROL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Mar 2012
Vehicle age	14 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	08 Nov 2023
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Medium-term ownership
Estimated current ownership	2.7 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	1,242 cc
Fuel type	PETROL
CO₂ emissions (official)	129 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~53 MPG
Environmental rating	7/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£1,855

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✓ Taxed Tax due: 01 Jul 2027

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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 18 Jun 2027

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: SA12MJO

MOT Expires In

335

days (18 Jun 2027)

Tax Expires In

348

days (01 Jul 2027)

Registration	SA12MJO
MOT status	✓ Valid
MOT expiry date	18 Jun 2027
MOT days remaining	335 days
Tax status	Taxed
Tax due date	01 Jul 2027
Tax days remaining	348 days
V5C last issued	08 Nov 2023
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	3568 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	cancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Very Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	0.5 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	95% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Worsening
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Near class average
MOT History Score	30/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	85/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Heavy / Long-Distance Use
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£2,635 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£1,855
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£780
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	Lighting / Electrical, Suspension & Steering
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	Not indicated
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~0 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary SUZUKI SWIFT (2012), GREY, PETROL, 1,242cc. Has completed 20 MOT tests, with a 65% pass rate (13 passed, 7 failed). Recorded 161,266 miles, averaging 14,273 miles/yr. 4 dangerous defects recorded across all tests. 49 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 5/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2027-06-18
MOT pass rate	65%
Tests passed	13
Tests failed	7
Dangerous defects (total)	4
Major defects (total)	16
Minor defects (total)	3
Advisory items (total)	49
Pass / Fail trend	Worsening
vs. UK class average	Near class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (20 Tests)

MOT #20 2026-06-19 11:07

Test number: 851079766339

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 Jun 2027

Odometer: 161,266 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £230 – £600

MOT #19 2026-06-17 11:06

Test number: 283020254091

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 161,266 MI

Items: 3

Major Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £280 – £900

MOT #18 2025-11-06 17:27

Test number: 315388766041

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 15 Nov 2026

Odometer: 154,960 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at front joint (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Brake pedal wearing smooth split (1.1.2 (c))
Advisory Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £340 – £1,100

MOT #17 2025-11-03 13:28

Test number: 865829272014

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 154,955 MI

Items: 13

Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Major Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at front joint (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Brake pedal wearing smooth split (1.1.2 (c))
Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £1,000 – £3,530

MOT #16 2024-10-30 15:08

Test number: 777573692959

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 15 Nov 2025

Odometer: 144,108 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £310 – £900

MOT #15 2024-10-28 16:03

Test number: 498180578714

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 144,105 MI

Items: 7

Major Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Major Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Major Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Oil leaking excessively from engine oilfilter leaking, engine oil low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £750 – £3,650

MOT #14 2023-10-25 09:42

Test number: 702829431240

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 15 Nov 2024

Odometer: 129,799 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear axle corroded
Minor Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £320 – £1,100

MOT #13 2023-10-23 13:51

Test number: 173474577344

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 129,799 MI

Items: 6

Major Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear axle corroded
Minor Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £520 – £1,800

MOT #12 2022-10-24 16:10

Test number: 818415500303

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 15 Nov 2023

Odometer: 107,860 MI

Items: 3

Minor Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £340 – £1,000

MOT #11 2021-11-08 11:02

Test number: 792755038888

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 15 Nov 2022

Odometer: 85,961 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £300 – £800

MOT #10 2020-11-16 13:14

Test number: 965197005310

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 15 Nov 2021

Odometer: 72,160 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £315 – £760

MOT #9 2020-11-16 13:14

Test number: 542472547448

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 72,160 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £365 – £1,060

MOT #8 2019-11-08 16:08

Test number: 309682328214

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 15 Nov 2020

Odometer: 65,550 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Pass and no more. (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £560 – £1,560

MOT #7 2019-11-06 16:12

Test number: 752445232356

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 65,549 MI

Items: 7

Dangerous Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Dangerous Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £990 – £2,700

MOT #6 2018-11-07 14:51

Test number: 269035843026

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 15 Nov 2019

Odometer: 60,416 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

MOT #5 2018-11-05 15:01

Test number: 449152068320

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 60,416 MI

Items: 4

Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Major Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both. Pipes to brake flexi-hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
Major Rear Service brake lagging in operation Not increasing or decreasing at same rate. (1.2.1 (d))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £230 – £1,150

MOT #4 2017-11-06 13:27

Test number: 396914843452

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 15 Nov 2018

Odometer: 54,003 MI

Items: 5

Advisory n/s/r brake binding
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory n/s/f wiper torn

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £295 – £1,310

MOT #3 2016-11-10 10:33

Test number: 555375537175

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 15 Nov 2017

Odometer: 44,454 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #2 2015-11-16 16:56

Test number: 978003669037

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 15 Nov 2016

Odometer: 36,403 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #1 2015-03-02 15:43

Test number: 857371965094

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 22 Mar 2016

Odometer: 31,184 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	20
First registration	2015-03-02
Last registration	2026-06-19
Latest reading	161,266 miles
Annual avg (est.)	14,273 mi/yr
vs UK average	Above average
% of UK avg	201%
Mileage growth trend	Increasing use
Wear level	93% — Very High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2015-03-02	31,184 miles
Registration #2	2015-11-16	36,403 miles
Registration #3	2016-11-10	44,454 miles
Registration #4	2017-11-06	54,003 miles
Registration #5	2018-11-05	60,416 miles
Registration #6	2018-11-07	60,416 miles
Registration #7	2019-11-06	65,549 miles
Registration #8	2019-11-08	65,550 miles
Registration #9	2020-11-16	72,160 miles
Registration #10	2020-11-16	72,160 miles
Registration #11	2021-11-08	85,961 miles
Registration #12	2022-10-24	107,860 miles
Registration #13	2023-10-23	129,799 miles
Registration #14	2023-10-25	129,799 miles
Registration #15	2024-10-28	144,105 miles
Registration #16	2024-10-30	144,108 miles
Registration #17	2025-11-03	154,955 miles
Registration #18	2025-11-06	154,960 miles
Registration #19	2026-06-17	161,266 miles
Registration #20	2026-06-19	161,266 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Brake Pipes	×5
Headlight	×2
Suspension	×2
Tyre Sidewall	×1
Coil Spring	×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Suspension	×12
Brake Pipes	×7
Brake Discs	×7
Ball Joint	×4
Mirror	×3

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardAt 14 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.
arrow_forwardHigh mileage vehicle — check coolant system, gearbox oil, and driveshaft boots.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

dangerous

Dangerous Defects

£380 – £1,000

4 defects found

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Major Defects

£1,330 – £6,350

16 defects found

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Minor Defects

£120 – £600

3 items found

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Advisory Items

£5,315 – £15,970

49 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£7,195 – £24,220

Across all MOT tests

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Latest MOT Est.

£230 – £600

Most recent test

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£500

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£80

~16% per year

Running Cost / yr

£2,635

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.