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YE62 UPJ

2012 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,554 mi
Last recorded178,554 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 UPJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 178,554 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2026 178,554 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2025 156,515 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2025 156,514 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 140,862 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 140,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 126,744 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 106,192 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 105,565 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2021 73,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall has tears (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bar 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 73,674 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall has tears (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bar 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 47,660 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 47,660 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 31,044 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 28,846 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 25,985 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 22,658 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 22,495 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 20,054 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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YE62 UPJ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YE62 UPJ, 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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YE62 UPJ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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