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YH12 VAA

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,487 mi
Last recorded50,487 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 VAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2026 50,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise under body starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Aug 2025 47,799 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 45,101 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 41,871 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 39,891 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 38,440 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 34,901 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2019 34,014 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 31,427 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 28,158 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 24,346 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 22,626 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 16,746 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 VAA is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VAA, 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 VAA registered?

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

Is YH12 VAA safe to buy?

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