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YE12 OBF

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,249 mi
Last recorded96,249 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 OBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 96,249 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 91,532 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 87,294 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 82,352 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 77,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 70,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake has little or no reserve travel

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2020 63,041 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 55,582 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 55,582 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 46,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,819 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 38,819 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,813 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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YE12 OBF 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 YE12 OBF, 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 OBF is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 March 2012.

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