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Y3 VVT

2012 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,038 mi
Last recorded136,038 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 136,038 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 136,038 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front corroded at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe between 2 rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back to front corroded at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between 2 rear flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 126,892 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to back flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has a noise when turning no play.

Fail 3 Jul 2025 126,892 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to back flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2024 116,628 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2024 116,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 May 2023 110,675 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 105,571 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 82,990 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 82,990 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 74,872 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 67,355 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 65,170 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 65,155 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 65,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 21,386 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 7,620 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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Y3 VVT is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VVT, 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 VVT registered?

Y3 VVT is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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