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YH12 UKY

2012 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,877 mi
Last recorded80,877 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 UKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 80,877 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 75,245 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 64,844 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 53,807 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 50,022 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 50,017 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 48,075 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 42,999 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 37,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 31,918 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,550 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 20,330 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 UKY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UKY, 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 YH12 UKY registered?

YH12 UKY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is YH12 UKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 UKY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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