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YP12 XGL

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,820 mi
Last recorded89,820 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 XGL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 89,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 89,820 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 80,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 71,923 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 71,923 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 61,183 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 51,515 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 51,419 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 44,292 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 35,326 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 31,856 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 27,629 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 23,066 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 18,485 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 XGL 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 YP12 XGL, 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 XGL registered?

YP12 XGL is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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