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YM12 BKU

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,613 mi
Last recorded87,613 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 87,613 miles

fuel filler hose perished

Pass 12 Oct 2024 82,599 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 78,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 73,695 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 68,956 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 68,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake Travel

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald in Places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 68,833 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 62,624 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 53,718 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,802 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 47,802 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2017 44,916 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,541 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 34,920 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 BKU 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 78.6%.

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 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 BKU, 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 YM12 BKU registered?

YM12 BKU is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is YM12 BKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM12 BKU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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