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Y5 TLN

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,956 mi
Last recorded89,956 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 TLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 89,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 89,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 78,958 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 78,958 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 70,625 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 61,985 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 58,195 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 58,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 56,618 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 56,609 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 56,604 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc and pads have been subject to excessive heat

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake disc and pads have been subject to excessive heat

Pass 8 Apr 2020 47,340 miles

1 none standard bulb fitted to rear number plate lamps.

All metal brake pipes front to rear and rear. All heavily corroded

Both front metal brake pipes, heavily corroded

Both sills and chassis corroded, front and rear

Front and rear subframes and connecting components, all corroded

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 47,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 none standard bulb fitted to rear number plate lamps.

All metal brake pipes front to rear and rear. All heavily corroded

Both front metal brake pipes, heavily corroded

Both sills and chassis corroded, front and rear

Front and rear subframes and connecting components, all corroded

Off side rear brake sticking.

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2019 39,646 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 32,950 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 32,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 23,208 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 23,208 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 20,797 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 12,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 10,582 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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Y5 TLN is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y5 TLN, 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 Y5 TLN registered?

Y5 TLN is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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