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YR12 PZW

2012 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,074 mi
Last recorded26,074 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 PZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 26,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 25,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 25,594 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 24,922 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 24,347 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 23,561 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2020 23,186 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 21,538 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 19,338 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 17,496 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 16,778 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 16,778 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 15,892 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 11,568 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 PZW is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 PZW, 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 PZW registered?

YR12 PZW is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is YR12 PZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 PZW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR12 PZW have outstanding finance?

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