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YR62 GJY

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,682 mi
Last recorded83,682 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 83,682 miles

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 81,183 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 81,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 79,165 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 70,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 57,705 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 57,705 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 49,853 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 46,002 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 46,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 42,393 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 35,182 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 35,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 26,755 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 18,386 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 10,219 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 GJY 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 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 YR62 GJY, 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 YR62 GJY registered?

YR62 GJY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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