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YD12 FXZ

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,247 mi
Last recorded89,247 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 FXZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 89,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion under vehicle plus components

Pass 17 Jan 2025 88,466 miles

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

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle and and components

Pass 31 Oct 2023 83,143 miles

all tyres on limit-o/s/f brake pipe corroded-n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play-front sub frame/suspension arms corroded-rear axle corroded-chassis corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 77,336 miles

front and rear sub frames corroded-front and rear chassis legs corroded-o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 70,092 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroded-

Pass 6 Nov 2020 68,639 miles

n/s/r/ tyre outer wall perished-wishbone bushes perished-n/s/f/ tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Oct 2019 66,830 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 65,304 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 65,304 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 58,850 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 53,721 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 44,950 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 37,503 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 FXZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YD12 FXZ, 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 YD12 FXZ registered?

YD12 FXZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is YD12 FXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 FXZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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