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YR12 LHE

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,202 mi
Last recorded38,202 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 LHE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 38,202 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 36,704 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 35,141 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 33,538 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 31,968 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 29,234 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 718,931 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 23,632 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 19,454 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 15,536 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 15,536 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 12,368 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 7,297 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 LHE is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 LHE, 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 LHE?

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What year was YR12 LHE registered?

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

Is YR12 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 LHE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR12 LHE have outstanding finance?

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