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YE12 VKZ

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,088 mi
Last recorded101,088 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 VKZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 101,088 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2025 99,689 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 93,803 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 93,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 85,739 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 75,565 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 75,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 65,650 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 56,284 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 56,284 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

n/s/f tyre low and both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2019 50,047 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 41,648 miles

Nearside Front NSF tyre low on edge

Nearside Rear NSR tyre perishing

Slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2017 33,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 29,105 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 26,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VKZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 52,964 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VKZ, 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 YE12 VKZ registered?

YE12 VKZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is YE12 VKZ safe to buy?

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