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YD12 KVG

2012 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,777 mi
Last recorded100,777 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 KVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 100,777 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 100,776 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 92,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Surface rust on underbody

Pass 12 Jul 2023 87,427 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 81,741 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 81,731 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 73,436 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 64,434 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 64,434 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 53,148 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,528 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf 3mm 1756515 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osr tyre 3mm 1756515 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 49,528 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working nsr (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf 3mm 1756515 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osr tyre 3mm 1756515 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 41,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 33,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1756515 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,261 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 KVG is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Silver 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 KVG, 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 KVG registered?

YD12 KVG is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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