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YK62 YTU

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,890 mi
Last recorded105,890 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 YTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 105,890 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 105,849 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 102,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 102,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded drum to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 98,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 94,466 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 90,268 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 87,590 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 87,590 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 84,400 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Oct 2019 84,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 78,626 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 16 Oct 2017 72,144 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 65,158 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,912 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 47,819 miles

offside wiper slightly smearing screen

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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YK62 YTU is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YK62 YTU, 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 YK62 YTU registered?

YK62 YTU is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is YK62 YTU safe to buy?

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