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YH62 KBY

2012 Suzuki Swift

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,543 mi
Last recorded96,543 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 KBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 96,543 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm ball joint dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 96,543 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm ball joint dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 88,000 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 82,365 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 69,171 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 69,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 53,811 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 53,803 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

No gas blast at time of test

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 47,474 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2019 42,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rears at rear flexible hoses slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread slightly

front bumper rubber skirt / trim insecure

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Aug 2019 42,937 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rears at rear flexible hoses slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread slightly

front bumper rubber skirt / trim insecure

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Aug 2018 38,508 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 38,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 35,086 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 29,986 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 20,621 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 22 Sep 2015 20,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on dash

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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YH62 KBY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YH62 KBY, 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 YH62 KBY registered?

YH62 KBY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 December 2012.

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