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Y3 LTE

2012 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,013 mi
Last recorded95,013 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 LTE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 95,013 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 26 Feb 2026 95,013 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Feb 2025 94,555 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats not fitted ()

Pass 23 Feb 2024 93,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 89,979 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 75,312 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 72,510 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 68,347 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 68,347 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation Pedal sinks on first application (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 58,165 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 58,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 46,235 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 40,999 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 31,327 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear 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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Y3 LTE is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y3 LTE, 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 Y3 LTE registered?

Y3 LTE is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is Y3 LTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 LTE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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