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YP62 FYA

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,805 mi
Last recorded78,805 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 FYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 78,805 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 74,708 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 74,708 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 70,555 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 70,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 65,580 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 65,517 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 59,606 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 54,129 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 48,283 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 48,274 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 41,878 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 41,877 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 35,522 miles

All four tyres slightly perished 185/55/16

Pass 23 Nov 2016 28,574 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 28,534 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 22,092 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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YP62 FYA is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YP62 FYA, 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 YP62 FYA registered?

YP62 FYA is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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