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YH12 VOT

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,764 mi
Last recorded80,764 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 VOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 80,764 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 73,037 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 73,037 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,223 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 72,223 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 71,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 71,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 62,365 miles

Slight wearing on nearside front tyre inner edge

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 62,365 miles

Slight wearing on nearside front tyre inner edge

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,908 miles

Both rear tyres (inner) edges worn

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)

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

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 VOT is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

YH12 VOT is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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