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YH12 WHF

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,265 mi
Last recorded69,265 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 69,265 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/16V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 69,265 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/16V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 57,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 57,128 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 47,556 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 39,979 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 39,055 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 38,141 miles

Offside Front fog light inop

Pass 20 Mar 2020 36,303 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 32,395 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 30,774 miles

all tyres getting low 2.2mm-3.0mm

Pass 24 Mar 2017 26,907 miles

All four starting to perish.

All four tyres wearing low.

Slight wear to front brake discs.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 21,928 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 17,684 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres have minor cracks between the treads

off side front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 9 Mar 2015 17,684 miles

all four tyres have minor cracks between the treads

off side front fog lamp inoperative

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 WHF is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 52,964 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WHF, 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 WHF registered?

YH12 WHF is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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