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YR12 LHF

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,707 mi
Last recorded115,707 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 LHF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 115,707 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 112,690 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 112,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 108,101 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 108,101 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 103,021 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 97,394 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 97,394 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 91,724 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Slight play nsf top mount bearing

Fail 14 Jul 2021 91,724 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Slight play nsf top mount bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2020 86,112 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 81,868 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 81,868 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 75,119 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear door damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2018 75,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylineder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear door damaged

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 67,707 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 60,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 42,848 miles

O/S/R tyre cracked

Fail 7 Jul 2015 42,848 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre cracked

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 LHF is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LHF, 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 LHF registered?

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

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