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YF61 SWO

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,140 mi
Last recorded60,140 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 60,140 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 58,411 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 58,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 56,538 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 56,267 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner faces poorcondition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 53,454 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 50,193 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 50,193 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 48,478 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 42,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 36,371 miles

All four tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 10 Jan 2017 31,699 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 27,051 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 20,092 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 SWO 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YF61 SWO, 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 SWO registered?

YF61 SWO is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is YF61 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 SWO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF61 SWO have outstanding finance?

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