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YC12 GMV

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,560 mi
Last recorded82,560 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 GMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 82,560 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 82,560 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 81,741 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 81,741 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 80,717 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 80,715 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 79,807 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 70,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 62,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 58,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 48,899 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 47,437 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,326 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 34,702 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 26,670 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 26,670 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 17,833 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 GMV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YC12 GMV, 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 YC12 GMV registered?

YC12 GMV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is YC12 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 GMV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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