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YC62 KCY

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,029 mi
Last recorded78,029 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 KCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 78,029 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 78,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 75,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level has two inoperative elements. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 69,020 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 69,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Has excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Nearside 185/55/16. Offside 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 63,095 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 63,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 57,152 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2021 50,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device mounting folded down, so not obstructing view.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Oct 2020 46,336 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Oct 2019 43,582 miles

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Spare tyre under-inflated

Pass 24 Oct 2018 40,496 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 36,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 34,241 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2016 34,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 26,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre : deteriorated / cracks in tread grooves.

Fail 21 Oct 2015 26,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre : deteriorated / cracks in tread grooves.

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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YC62 KCY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White 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 YC62 KCY, 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 YC62 KCY registered?

YC62 KCY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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