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YF12 VJV

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,037 mi
Last recorded52,037 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 VJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 52,037 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 26 Nov 2025 52,036 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 17 Jul 2025 52,023 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

heavy surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 26 Jun 2024 45,734 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 40,854 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked in corner (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 35,391 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 28,440 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 22,950 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 22,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2020 22,921 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 21,965 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 20,746 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 17,456 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 13,030 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 9,542 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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YF12 VJV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol 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 YF12 VJV, 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 YF12 VJV registered?

YF12 VJV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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