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YE12 ESN

2012 Suzuki Swift

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,352 mi
Last recorded142,352 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 ESN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 142,352 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to module greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to module greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear rear axel corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 135,886 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but readable (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to front pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s centre to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive timing and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 135,886 miles

Fuel pipe leaking metal pipe from tank to front (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre badly perished cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but readable (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to front pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s centre to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive timing and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 128,918 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 128,918 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main chassis front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 123,003 miles

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

osr lamp cracked

slight corrosion on both front ...both rear and both front to rear brake pipes

various oil weeps

Fail 1 Aug 2022 123,003 miles

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

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

osr lamp cracked

slight corrosion on both front ...both rear and both front to rear brake pipes

various oil weeps

Pass 26 Jul 2021 110,300 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper grille loose

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

Nearside Front tyre has fine cracks starting to form in tread

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))

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 110,300 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper grille loose

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

Nearside Front tyre has fine cracks starting to form in tread

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))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 101,017 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 101,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 29 May 2019 88,746 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

osr lamp cracked

Pass 24 May 2018 78,600 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking but not to cords

osr lamp slightly cracked

Fail 24 May 2018 78,600 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

both rear tyres cracking but not to cords

osr lamp slightly cracked

Pass 8 May 2017 65,114 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2017 65,114 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2016 58,333 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 41,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres cracks in treads

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 ESN is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ESN, 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 ESN is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 June 2012.

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