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YK12 GDH

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,156 mi
Last recorded82,156 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 GDH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 82,156 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 73,929 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 67,098 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 67,098 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 63,786 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 59,864 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 55,573 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))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight perishing within tyre tread /uneven tread wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 49,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 42,257 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 42,255 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 32,842 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 23,519 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 15,061 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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YK12 GDH is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YK12 GDH, 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 YK12 GDH registered?

YK12 GDH is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is YK12 GDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 GDH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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