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YR62 BXB

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,475 mi
Last recorded103,475 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 BXB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 103,475 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between centre and rear section badly corroded and starting to leak (6.1.2 (a))

all rear metal brake pipes and flexi brake pipe ferrules are corroding

front subframe and steering and suspension components corroded

rear axle and suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2025 103,475 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% imbalance (nearside lower) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between centre and rear section badly corroded and starting to leak (6.1.2 (a))

all rear metal brake pipes and flexi brake pipe ferrules are corroding

front subframe and steering and suspension components corroded

rear axle and suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 95,761 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2024 95,761 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle lower n\s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2023 88,164 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 88,150 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 83,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 83,167 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 74,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 65,876 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 61,466 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 50,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre

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

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2017 42,805 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,968 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 29,576 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 29,576 miles

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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YR62 BXB is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YR62 BXB, 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 YR62 BXB registered?

YR62 BXB is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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