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YB12 VYT

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,417 mi
Last recorded95,417 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 95,417 miles

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))

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 89,031 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 84,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 80,166 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 71,305 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 71,269 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 64,120 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 56,814 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 45,813 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 39,579 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 34,282 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 26,162 miles

rear tyres splitting in tread

Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,648 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 VYT is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VYT, 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 VYT registered?

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

Is YB12 VYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 VYT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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