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YR12 WZM

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,526 mi
Last recorded115,526 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 WZM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 115,526 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 115,526 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 102,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 82,226 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wheels will need to be removed to determine how low the pads are. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 57,778 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 57,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 50,882 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 50,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates DPF fault (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2019 42,345 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 33,287 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 25,212 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 25,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 13,701 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 12,614 miles

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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 WZM is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WZM, 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 WZM registered?

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

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The MOT history for YR12 WZM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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