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YC12 GMG

2012 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,817 mi
Last recorded107,817 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 GMG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 107,817 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 103,869 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2024 103,869 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Outer Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 99,630 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 94,643 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 83,109 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear registration lamps orange

Pass 27 Apr 2020 62,295 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 62,295 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 33,623 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 23,975 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 19,145 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 13,565 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 9,465 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 GMG is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GMG, 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 GMG registered?

YC12 GMG is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is YC12 GMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 GMG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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