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YG12 NZR

2012 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,274 mi
Last recorded58,274 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 58,274 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2025 58,127 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material body (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 58,126 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 57,115 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 55,322 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 52,984 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 50,254 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 47,682 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 42,919 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 36,954 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,510 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 31,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 26,524 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 26,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 NZR is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Orange 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 YG12 NZR, 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

How do I check the history of YG12 NZR?

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What year was YG12 NZR registered?

YG12 NZR is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is YG12 NZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 NZR 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 YG12 NZR have outstanding finance?

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