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YB12 TUW

2012 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,161 mi
Last recorded90,161 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 TUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 90,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at rear Both rears & OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 82,192 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated h/brake lever has little reserve travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 82,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear b/pipe ex/corroded at front lower section only. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated h/brake lever has little reserve travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Central Rear w/wiper worn/split.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 74,663 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 70,995 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 60,666 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 50,022 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 50,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YB12 TUW is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB12 TUW, 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 YB12 TUW registered?

YB12 TUW is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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