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YC12 GHK

2012 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,843 mi
Last recorded51,843 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 GHK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 51,843 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 51,842 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 47,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake efficiency getting low

slightly long footbrake travel

slightly long handbrake travel

Fail 24 Feb 2025 47,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake efficiency getting low

slightly long footbrake travel

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 2 Mar 2024 43,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 2.2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (and 13year old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 2.3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (and 13year old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slightly long footbrake travel

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 4 Feb 2023 39,838 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing these are quite old and are starting to deteriorate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also deteriorating due to age [12 years now] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 37,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

long handbrake travel

slight corrosion to nearside and offside front brake disc inner faces

Pass 27 Jan 2021 35,496 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 33,356 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 29,231 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 25,275 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 20,656 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 16,163 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 10,935 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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YC12 GHK is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YC12 GHK, 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 YC12 GHK registered?

YC12 GHK is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YC12 GHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 GHK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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