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YM12 BKO

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,732 mi
Last recorded101,732 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 BKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 101,732 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 96,445 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 96,445 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 90,439 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 90,439 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 85,279 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 82,594 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 82,594 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 75,019 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 75,019 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 63,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 54,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 44,696 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,581 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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YM12 BKO is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YM12 BKO, 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 YM12 BKO registered?

YM12 BKO is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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