Suzuki Swift Sz2 (2012)
2012 Suzuki Swift Sz2
CarHunch analysed 121 real MOT records for the 2012 Suzuki Swift Sz2. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Suzuki Swift SZ2 passes its MOT at 81.1%, marginally above the UK average of 80%, with no vehicles in this cohort ever flagged for dangerous defects—a genuinely reassuring result. The fuel breakdown shows petrol variants (classified as "Other") perform particularly well at 91.8% pass rate, suggesting this engine is fundamentally reliable.
At 63,163 miles average for a 12-year-old car, these Swifts are running around typical mileage, and with just 0.63 failures per vehicle and zero advisories recorded, owners aren't battling recurring gremlins. If you're considering one, check the service history carefully and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension and brake wear, since those will be the first areas to need attention at this age.
What to check before buying a 2012 Suzuki Swift Sz2
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (88%) | 106 | 91.8% | 0.7 |
| Petrol (12%) | 15 | 5.3% | 0.13 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Suzuki Swift Sz2 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Suzuki Swift Sz2 vehicles fall between 46,967 and 79,609 miles.
2012 Suzuki Swift Sz2 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 82 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 83% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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