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DE62 YBY

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,865 mi
Last recorded55,865 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 YBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 55,865 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 55,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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 Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 51,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged heavy scuffing to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 46,809 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 46,808 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 42,360 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 37,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Feb 2022 37,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 24-30% operational imbalance across front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation slow to react (1.2.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 32,938 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 32,938 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 28,286 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 23,123 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 17,369 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 7 Feb 2017 15,562 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 13,399 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 13,399 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DE62 YBY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE62 YBY, 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 DE62 YBY registered?

DE62 YBY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 November 2012.

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