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YH12 VOP

2012 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,368 mi
Last recorded39,368 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 VOP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 39,368 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 39,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2024 37,779 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 37,779 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 35,595 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 33,000 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 30,284 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 28,552 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 24,811 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 20,903 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 17,595 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 14,099 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 14,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 9,825 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 VOP is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VOP, 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 VOP registered?

YH12 VOP is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is YH12 VOP safe to buy?

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