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YH62 KFO

2012 Suzuki Swift

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,456 mi
Last recorded144,456 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 KFO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 144,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 131,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 131,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 113,559 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 96,782 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 81,259 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 67,909 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 61,819 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 19 Jan 2019 47,621 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 42,941 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 34,705 miles

All 4 tyres 2mm close to legal limit , cracking

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2015 29,095 miles

Engine sump damp with oil

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YH62 KFO is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,248cc diesel 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 YH62 KFO, 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 KFO registered?

YH62 KFO is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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