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YR12 EHB

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,866 mi
Last recorded122,866 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 EHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 122,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 114,000 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (Nearside drive shaft oil seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear beam axle slight corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2024 114,000 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (Nearside drive shaft oil seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear beam axle slight corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 102,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively small lip of front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to perish around outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 91,925 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 91,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 87,100 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 84,275 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 84,270 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 76,096 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive and front sump oil misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 70,668 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 62,629 miles

Front lower grill damaged

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 62,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 49,630 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

o/s front tyre worn inner edge and perished

Pass 5 Aug 2015 38,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YR12 EHB is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YR12 EHB, 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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YR12 EHB is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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