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YC12 HKD

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,635 mi
Last recorded82,635 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 82,635 miles

Slight corrosion to various metal brake pipes.

Pass 11 Jun 2025 75,159 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 75,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 68,002 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion after the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion before the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 61,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm cracking 175/65r15 84h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm cracking 175/65r15 84h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 55,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking 175/65r15 84h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking 175/65r15 84h (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 55,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking 175/65r15 84h (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking 175/65r15 84h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 45,627 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 38,073 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 38,073 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 35,233 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 31,894 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 29,755 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 27,110 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 27,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 24,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 24,246 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 HKD 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 70.6%.

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 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 HKD, 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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YC12 HKD is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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