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YG12 CGU

2012 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,808 mi
Last recorded90,808 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 CGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 90,808 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear fuel pipe corroded ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 90,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2009 tyre and nail in outer shoulder and tyre also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2015 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear fuel pipe corroded ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 88,808 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 88,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 85,669 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 85,669 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 83,457 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 83,457 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 81,023 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 78,764 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 78,764 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 76,042 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights were to low ()

Fail 29 Nov 2019 76,042 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights working replaced bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights were to low ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 65,485 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 53,465 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 45,436 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,730 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 29,234 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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YG12 CGU is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG12 CGU, 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 YG12 CGU registered?

YG12 CGU is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YG12 CGU safe to buy?

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