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YD62 SVJ

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,835 mi
Last recorded88,835 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 SVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 88,835 miles

Nearside Rear door and panal damaged

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 88,821 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear door and panal damaged

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

Pass 4 May 2024 76,279 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 11 Apr 2023 71,390 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 65,816 miles

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

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET (17%

Pass 12 Apr 2021 61,122 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 55,818 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 48,004 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 45,268 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 38,361 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,672 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 28,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 18,389 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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YD62 SVJ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YD62 SVJ, 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 YD62 SVJ registered?

YD62 SVJ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is YD62 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD62 SVJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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