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YR12 LFY

2012 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,423 mi
Last recorded67,423 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 LFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 67,423 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2025 62,172 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 62,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 57,716 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 57,716 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 51,812 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 49,728 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 44,190 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 38,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 37,911 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 37,343 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 36,849 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 36,355 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 30,875 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,372 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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YR12 LFY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LFY, 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

How do I check the history of YR12 LFY?

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What year was YR12 LFY registered?

YR12 LFY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is YR12 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 LFY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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