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691 VYC

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,900 mi
Last recorded40,900 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration691 VYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 40,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 40,457 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 39,669 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 39,074 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 38,416 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 34,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 32,672 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 27,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 27,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm remaining! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm remaining! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm remaining! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 27,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm remaining! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm remaining! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm remaining! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 23,158 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 18,359 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 12,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 6,229 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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691 VYC is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 52,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 691 VYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Suzuki Swift is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 691 VYC registered?

691 VYC is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is 691 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 691 VYC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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