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AY12 YHL

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,658 mi
Last recorded47,658 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 47,658 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 46,910 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 46,475 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 45,049 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 42,418 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 38,516 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 35,544 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 29,768 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 28,352 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 26,112 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 24,323 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 22,218 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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AY12 YHL is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY12 YHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY12 YHL registered?

AY12 YHL is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is AY12 YHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 YHL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY12 YHL have outstanding finance?

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