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YE12 TWJ

2012 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

70,375 mi
Last recorded70,375 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 TWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 70,375 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 65,995 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 61,558 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 59,522 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 57,407 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 57,407 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 56,039 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 55,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 52,180 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 52,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 44,726 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 11 May 2017 36,443 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 29,145 miles

Offside Rear has nail in tyre

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

all four tyres starting to crack between treads

Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,168 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TWJ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Orange 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 TWJ, 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 YE12 TWJ registered?

YE12 TWJ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is YE12 TWJ safe to buy?

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