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YE12 EPL

2012 Suzuki Swift

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,183 mi
Last recorded110,183 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 EPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 110,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 110,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked and perished cords can be seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 103,283 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 103,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 95,978 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 95,978 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2023 88,590 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x inner arches (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 88,590 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x inner arches (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 82,194 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 75,144 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 68,596 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 64,273 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 54,238 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing. rear wiper blade slit.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm bold on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 4mm bold on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 45,736 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer & inner surface

Oil leak under-body around sump excessive (advise further investigation )

Pass 20 May 2016 36,355 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 36,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 28,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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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YE12 EPL is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YE12 EPL, 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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YE12 EPL is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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