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WU62 YFO

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,960 mi
Last recorded106,960 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 YFO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 106,960 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded as marked

Fail 17 Jun 2026 106,960 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded as marked

Pass 20 Jun 2025 103,966 miles

Both rear tyres 15 years old

Fail 12 Jun 2025 103,966 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter housing area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres 15 years old

Pass 11 Jun 2024 99,890 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 96,114 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 88,454 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 15 Jun 2022 88,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 81,842 miles

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2021 81,842 miles

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 76,724 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 74,252 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 74,252 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 64,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 53,504 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,880 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Aug 2015 28,439 miles

all tyres slightly perished

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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WU62 YFO is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WU62 YFO, 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 WU62 YFO registered?

WU62 YFO is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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