CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y10 MLE

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

111,260 mi
Last recorded111,260 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY10 MLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 111,260 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 111,260 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 96,178 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lights dim.

Fail 6 Jun 2025 96,006 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lights dim.

Pass 4 Jun 2024 77,093 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 68,409 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 67,201 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 67,200 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 61,766 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front, off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 61,764 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both plates (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Near side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Near side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front, off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 57,291 miles

Near side rear quarter panel damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2020 57,291 miles

Near side rear quarter panel damaged

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Both rear lamps (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 46,703 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 46,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 185 55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 40,616 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 40,616 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 37,884 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 37,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 30,450 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
Full Suzuki Swift reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y10 MLE is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White 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 Y10 MLE, 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

How do I check the history of Y10 MLE?

You can check the full history of Y10 MLE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y10 MLE registered?

Y10 MLE is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is Y10 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y10 MLE shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y10 MLE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y10 MLE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.