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YF61 FXK

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,225 mi
Last recorded75,225 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 FXK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 75,225 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 75,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 64,206 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 60,334 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 60,333 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 49,284 miles

Nearside Front steering rack arm has slight movement

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2023 49,284 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack arm has slight movement

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2022 36,024 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 31,264 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind on rotation

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to unbond, strong advise. Nearside rear bush is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body mounted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 31,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind on rotation

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to unbond, strong advise. Nearside rear bush is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body mounted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 19,388 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 7,728 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect near and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 48,860 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 44,798 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 38,464 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,622 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 26,763 miles

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

o/s/r brake is slighty binding

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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YF61 FXK is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YF61 FXK, 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 YF61 FXK registered?

YF61 FXK is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is YF61 FXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 FXK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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