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YR12 RCX

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,181 mi
Last recorded92,181 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 92,181 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 2025 91,653 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 87,660 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 82,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 76,089 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 71,690 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

boot full no inspection

Fail 25 Feb 2021 71,690 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

boot full no inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2020 70,225 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 67,278 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 67,278 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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 24 Feb 2018 50,109 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 39,246 miles

Both rear tyres are worn to 3mm.

Rear wiper is split.

Fail 24 Feb 2017 39,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres are worn to 3mm.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper is split.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 36,779 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 33,848 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs and pads

Fail 27 Feb 2015 33,848 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs and pads

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 RCX is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RCX, 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 RCX registered?

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

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