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YB12 TVF

2012 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,913 mi
Last recorded82,913 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 TVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 82,913 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 76,025 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 76,025 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 68,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 68,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 60,175 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 60,035 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Kick up on wrong side - Suspect foreign headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jun 2021 49,845 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 41,367 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 41,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 38,829 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 33,651 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 30,061 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 26,217 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 21,644 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)

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 TVF is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB12 TVF registered?

YB12 TVF is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is YB12 TVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 TVF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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