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YD12 FWV

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,426 mi
Last recorded92,426 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 FWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 92,426 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 85,117 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 78,248 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 78,246 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 70,676 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 70,674 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 63,435 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 63,433 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 56,569 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 50,642 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 50,642 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened bushes are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened bushes are corroded n\s\f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers do not clear (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 43,099 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2019 43,099 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 32,106 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 May 2018 32,106 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2017 22,530 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 22,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 12,557 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 9,239 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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YD12 FWV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YD12 FWV, 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 YD12 FWV registered?

YD12 FWV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is YD12 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 FWV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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