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YH12 VPD

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,328 mi
Last recorded85,328 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 VPD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 85,328 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))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 81,133 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 77,414 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 73,584 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 70,040 miles

H/Brake adjustment

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 65,603 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 58,201 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 54,342 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,050 miles

Offside Rear O/S/R tyre has minor damage to outer wall

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All rear ferrules corroding (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 51,047 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear O/S/R tyre has minor damage to outer wall

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All rear ferrules corroding (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 43,943 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 32,401 miles

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 VPD is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White 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 VPD, 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 VPD registered?

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

Is YH12 VPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 VPD 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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