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YE12 VLV

2012 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,707 mi
Last recorded94,707 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 VLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 94,707 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 94,705 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY

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

Offside Rear PARK BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 91,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 87,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear from the cylinders to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 83,606 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS AT ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 80,343 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN AND BADLY CRACKED IN TREADS 185/55/16

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various at ends greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 78,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material other greased at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 78,531 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material other greased at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 78,008 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 75,774 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 73,496 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 70,991 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 68,605 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 53,184 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VLV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Silver 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 VLV, 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 VLV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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