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YF62 VZZ

2012 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,936 mi
Last recorded95,936 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 VZZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 95,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 95,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 92,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 92,678 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 90,983 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 67,111 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 45,746 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 23,768 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 20,312 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 20,312 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 17,546 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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YF62 VZZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YF62 VZZ, 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 YF62 VZZ registered?

YF62 VZZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is YF62 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 VZZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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