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YF61 KMU

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,522 mi
Last recorded54,522 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 KMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 54,522 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKING/PERISHING AND SPLITTING

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE LOW/WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN AND ALSO CRACKING/PERISHING AND SPLITTING

Fail 8 Sep 2025 54,522 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKING/PERISHING AND SPLITTING

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE LOW/WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN AND ALSO CRACKING/PERISHING AND SPLITTING

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 52,630 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 50,761 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 50,756 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 49,105 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 49,105 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 46,845 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 44,646 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 42,093 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 40,228 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,385 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 26,867 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 19,649 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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YF61 KMU is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KMU, 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 KMU registered?

YF61 KMU is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is YF61 KMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 KMU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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