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WU62 YJA

2012 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,413 mi
Last recorded84,413 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 YJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 84,413 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 84,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 75,795 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 72,331 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 70,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 70,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 65,243 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 58,562 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 58,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 51,092 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 51,092 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 40,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 17 Jan 2017 30,676 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 3 Feb 2016 21,200 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 18,950 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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WU62 YJA is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YJA, 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 WU62 YJA registered?

WU62 YJA is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is WU62 YJA safe to buy?

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