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YD12 KUE

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,247 mi
Last recorded97,247 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 97,247 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 97,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 92,298 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 92,298 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 86,990 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 86,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 82,544 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 82,543 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted cracked and likely to snag clothing or legs (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipe under floor (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported in engine bay (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 78,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 74,620 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 74,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner Arch As Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Wheel Cylinder to Flexi As Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear From Flexi As Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner Arch As Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Wheel Cylinder to Flexi As Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear From Flexi As Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 6 Jul 2020 70,199 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres close to limits

Fail 6 Jul 2020 70,199 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres close to limits

Pass 4 Mar 2019 59,862 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 59,862 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 50,844 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,727 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 22,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 22,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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 KUE is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KUE, 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 KUE registered?

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

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