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YD12 HBP

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,427 mi
Last recorded61,427 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 61,427 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 61,427 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 54,002 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 43,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 43,305 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 36,447 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 28,596 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 28,596 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 19,605 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Dec 2019 14,938 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 14,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nsr osf and osr tyre cracked in tread. no cords showing

Fail 20 Feb 2018 14,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr osf and osr tyre cracked in tread. no cords showing

Pass 27 Feb 2017 12,862 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 11,504 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 11,504 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 10,263 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 HBP is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HBP, 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 HBP registered?

YD12 HBP is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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