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YP12 VDE

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,896 mi
Last recorded77,896 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 VDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 77,896 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 65,119 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 65,119 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 59,364 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 59,364 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 51,712 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Dec 2020 51,712 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jun 2019 35,945 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 26,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 6 May 2017 22,367 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished on tread

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished on tread

Pass 11 May 2016 18,025 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 13,915 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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YP12 VDE is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP12 VDE, 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 YP12 VDE registered?

YP12 VDE is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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