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YD12 KUV

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,535 mi
Last recorded124,535 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 124,535 miles

n/s sill dented

rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2025 124,535 miles

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

n/s sill dented

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2024 122,182 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 11,996 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 114,589 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,513 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2020 81,595 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2019 64,770 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 60,320 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 59,277 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 43,472 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 31,721 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 24,762 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 24,760 miles

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

Front pads low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 KUV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KUV, 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 KUV registered?

YD12 KUV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is YD12 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 KUV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YD12 KUV have outstanding finance?

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