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YH12 PZD

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,854 mi
Last recorded59,854 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 PZD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 59,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 56,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 56,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 51,272 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 51,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 41,336 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 34,399 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 24,971 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 18,025 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 15,239 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 11,965 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 10,611 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 8,910 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 6,929 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 PZD is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black 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 YH12 PZD, 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 PZD registered?

YH12 PZD is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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