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YT12 JMU

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,207 mi
Last recorded96,207 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 JMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 96,207 miles

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

Offside Front wing damage

engine oil level low

Fail 10 Jan 2026 96,127 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front side mirror glass slightly damage

Offside Front wing damage

engine oil level low

Fail 30 Dec 2025 96,100 miles

Driver's door hinge missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 92,000 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 87,258 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 30 Dec 2023 87,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 2 Jan 2023 82,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 72,293 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 65,515 miles

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

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

Front coil springs slightly corroded.

Front tyres wearing low.

Nearside Front Mirror slightly damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Rear wiper blade worn.

Fail 30 Dec 2020 65,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers damaged. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

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

Front coil springs slightly corroded.

Front tyres wearing low.

Nearside Front Mirror slightly damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 28 Dec 2019 58,821 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Mirror damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Rear wiper blade worn.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 58,821 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Mirror damaged.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Rear wiper blade worn.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 45,600 miles

passenger side wing mirror cracked but not obscuring view.

Pass 29 Dec 2017 36,466 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 26,630 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 24,307 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 11,879 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 9,110 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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YT12 JMU is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YT12 JMU, 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 YT12 JMU registered?

YT12 JMU is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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