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YF61 KMV

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,306 mi
Last recorded144,306 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 KMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 144,306 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS + OS ()

General corrosion to the under-body, sub-frames and suspension components

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 136,257 miles

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

General corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 136,257 miles

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

General corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 122,167 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 115,809 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside [nearside on the limit] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged centre mirror fitted (3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake has high travel

Pass 4 Feb 2021 109,890 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 109,890 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 104,145 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 19 Jan 2019 93,431 miles

Hand brake lever travel long ,but still has reserve travel

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 82,467 miles

Nearside side mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 82,467 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside side mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 66,893 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 7 Jan 2017 66,885 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 49,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 39,599 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 39,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 KMV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KMV, 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 YF61 KMV registered?

YF61 KMV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 January 2012.

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