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YD12 KSY

2012 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,090 mi
Last recorded54,090 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 KSY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 54,090 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension bushes crack's. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 51,760 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe corroded, general under body corrosion due to age of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 49,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 49,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 47,082 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 44,665 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 42,389 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 40,809 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 18 Mar 2019 34,156 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 27,222 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 21,987 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 15,506 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 9,292 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 9,237 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 KSY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KSY, 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 KSY registered?

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

Is YD12 KSY safe to buy?

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