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Y17 AJH

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,059 mi
Last recorded87,059 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 AJH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 87,059 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 81,032 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 81,032 miles

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

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 76,887 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 76,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 73,262 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 73,262 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 68,440 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 68,440 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 64,919 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 64,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 36,567 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 17,294 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 17,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 15,263 miles

age cracking present on frt and rear tyres

Fail 16 Mar 2016 15,263 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

age cracking present on frt and rear tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2015 12,031 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades smearing slightly and noisy

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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Y17 AJH is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y17 AJH, 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 Y17 AJH registered?

Y17 AJH is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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