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YG12 NZX

2012 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,807 mi
Last recorded192,807 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 NZX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 192,807 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 192,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 188,489 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 184,010 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 184,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 181,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 181,236 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 170,694 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 170,694 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 150,421 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 140,360 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 131,080 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 131,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 120,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 105,111 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 92,096 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 92,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 78,477 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 NZX is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Grey 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 NZX, 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 YG12 NZX registered?

YG12 NZX is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is YG12 NZX safe to buy?

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