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YH62 KDJ

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,571 mi
Last recorded100,571 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 KDJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 100,571 miles

ns reg light inop,brake pipes rusting,fuel pipes-underbody-running gear rusting,nsf outer cv boot damp

Pass 4 Apr 2023 91,919 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 91,919 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 77,090 miles

front wipers poor,transmission noisy,battery weak,ns reg light inop,parking brake lever travel,brake discs-units-suspension-hubs-brake pipes rusting,brake judder

rear brake imbalance,brakes-bearings noisy,clutch biting high

Fail 4 Apr 2022 77,089 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits test stopped-revs bouncing when hot (8.2.1.2 (c))

front wipers poor,transmission noisy,battery weak,ns reg light inop,parking brake lever travel,brake discs-units-suspension-hubs-brake pipes rusting,brake judder

rear brake imbalance,brakes-bearings noisy,clutch biting high

Pass 13 Aug 2021 71,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 64,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 64,199 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 56,142 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 56,142 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 48,913 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 42,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 32,836 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 32,836 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 23,729 miles

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 KDJ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KDJ, 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 KDJ registered?

YH62 KDJ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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