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YR12 LGD

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,748 mi
Last recorded88,748 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 LGD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 88,748 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at callipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear axle and components corroded, but not seriously weakened

Fail 26 Mar 2026 88,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at callipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear axle and components corroded, but not seriously weakened

Pass 28 Mar 2025 83,832 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hanger ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose slight (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm/axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm/axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever travel high but not excessive

Fail 26 Mar 2025 83,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner bald (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hanger ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose slight (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm/axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm/axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever travel high but not excessive

Pass 12 Mar 2024 79,778 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 79,778 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 72,687 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 81,632 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 62,345 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,650 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 50,499 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 50,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 42,806 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 35,534 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 35,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 29,555 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

wiper poor

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 LGD is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR12 LGD, 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 YR12 LGD registered?

YR12 LGD is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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