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YH62 KBZ

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,106 mi
Last recorded77,106 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 KBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 77,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 71,287 miles

Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 71,288 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 64,132 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 57,191 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 53,363 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))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 53,363 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 52,925 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 13 Sep 2019 50,720 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 44,289 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 38,794 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 33,200 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 26,083 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Rear back box bracket snapped

Fail 17 Sep 2015 26,083 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Rear back box bracket snapped

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 KBZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White 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 YH62 KBZ, 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 KBZ registered?

YH62 KBZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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