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DY12 XBB

2012 Suzuki Swift

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,284 mi
Last recorded118,284 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XBB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 118,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 118,277 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke emitted (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 101,907 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 101,902 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 88,769 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 88,769 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 73,833 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 60,642 miles

Hand brake only just passed the brake efficiency test and requires attention

Pass 25 Nov 2020 53,836 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 43,279 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 3 Jul 2018 37,909 miles

Rear Both cracking in tread area

Pass 30 Mar 2017 30,539 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 23,448 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 12,416 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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DY12 XBB is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY12 XBB, 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 DY12 XBB registered?

DY12 XBB is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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