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YR12 WZP

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,292 mi
Last recorded47,292 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 47,292 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 40,912 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 38,411 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 38,411 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 33,322 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 33,319 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working jet (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 28,132 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 22,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 22,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 22,776 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 22,377 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 20,355 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 16,763 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 12,707 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 12,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 WZP is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 52,964 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WZP, 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 WZP registered?

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

Is YR12 WZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 WZP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR12 WZP have outstanding finance?

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