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YH62 XYL

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,432 mi
Last recorded70,432 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 70,432 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 70,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 65,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at junction block slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 3mm and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 65,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at junction block slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 3mm and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 58,745 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 58,734 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (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))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 54,969 miles

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))

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 26 Oct 2021 49,925 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 44,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2019 39,797 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 34,399 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 34,399 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 29,442 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 24,481 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside Front tyre has cut in tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 19,958 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 XYL is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH62 XYL registered?

YH62 XYL is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is YH62 XYL safe to buy?

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