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YR12 UGW

2012 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,242 mi
Last recorded27,242 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 27,242 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 26,574 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 25,615 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 24,031 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 22,906 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 22,906 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 21,785 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 20,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 19,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 17,792 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 15,762 miles

Nearside Front washer jet not working

Pass 26 Mar 2015 13,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s washer inop

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 UGW is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UGW, 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 UGW?

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What year was YR12 UGW registered?

YR12 UGW is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is YR12 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 UGW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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