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YH12 LVG

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,219 mi
Last recorded71,219 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 LVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 71,219 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 79,215 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 77,752 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear from flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 76,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is 1.8mm legal limit is 1.6mm!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre is perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes close to flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively hand brake lever is high for lock out on brakes. (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 76,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is 1.8mm legal limit is 1.6mm!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre is perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes close to flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively hand brake lever is high for lock out on brakes. (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 75,900 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 74,947 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 74,947 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 72,627 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 72,621 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Registration plate missing both (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 63,415 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 50,527 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 41,034 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 40,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 34,239 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 29,791 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 24,158 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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YH12 LVG is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YH12 LVG, 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 YH12 LVG registered?

YH12 LVG is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is YH12 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 LVG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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