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WU62 YGD

2012 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,525 mi
Last recorded106,525 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 YGD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 106,525 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 97,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 87,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 87,733 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 81,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

front number plate damaged

handbrake lever at max travel

Fail 8 Dec 2022 81,117 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges and persi (5.2.3 (e))

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

front number plate damaged

handbrake lever at max travel

Pass 10 Dec 2021 72,863 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

slight travel on handbrake lever

Fail 9 Dec 2021 72,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 9 Dec 2020 63,307 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 63,307 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 56,131 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 56,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 50,320 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 50,320 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on limit 1.6mm/ bald on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 40,511 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 40,511 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 33,976 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 33,976 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 25,085 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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 YGD is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 YGD, 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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WU62 YGD is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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