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YS12 SYX

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,051 mi
Last recorded183,051 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 SYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 183,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 147,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 128,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

scabby underside

Pass 23 Jun 2023 121,211 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 116,684 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 116,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 110,098 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 103,632 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 97,106 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 91,131 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 80,488 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 80,488 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 76,120 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 69,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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YS12 SYX is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS12 SYX, 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 YS12 SYX registered?

YS12 SYX is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is YS12 SYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 SYX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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