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YR12 RCV

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,201 mi
Last recorded69,201 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 69,201 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 67,599 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 66,213 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 64,917 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 62,306 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 58,645 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 55,649 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 53,037 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 53,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 41,097 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 33,129 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 21,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres age cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2015 11,709 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade is split.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 11,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade is split.

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 RCV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RCV, 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

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What year was YR12 RCV registered?

YR12 RCV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YR12 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 RCV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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