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YB12 VVP

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,230 mi
Last recorded46,230 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 VVP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 46,230 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

front subframe starting to corrode

nsf and osf wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

nsr and osr inner sills starting to corrode

oil leak

osf tyre sidewall scuffed

osr tyre sidewall cracking

parking brake lever high could do with adjustment

rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 21 Dec 2023 43,734 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 43,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 40,736 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 37,766 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 35,758 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,637 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 28,211 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 25,538 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 21,798 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 19,744 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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YB12 VVP is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVP, 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 VVP registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB12 VVP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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