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YS12 UNY

2012 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,019 mi
Last recorded115,019 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 UNY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 115,019 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Underbody Surface Corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2025 115,018 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Deep cut to side wall - Rapidly deflating (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Underbody Surface Corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2024 97,553 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber has small tear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade coming away from wiper (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two sections from ferrels to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper blade rubber coming away

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 89,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to and from brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to and from brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 82,006 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off CRACKED (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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 185/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 68,745 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,820 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear sections into and out of flexible hose (n/s - o/s) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 60,815 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low n/s - o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear sections into and out of flexible hose (n/s - o/s) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 51,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at ferule joints (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at ferule joints (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 43,199 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 43,199 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 34,327 miles

Nearside Rear tyre walls starting to perish

both rear indicator bulbs slightly off colour

Pass 12 Sep 2016 27,206 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 19,792 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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YS12 UNY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YS12 UNY, 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 YS12 UNY registered?

YS12 UNY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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