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YT12 JZR

2012 Suzuki Swift

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,242 mi
Last recorded84,242 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 JZR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 84,242 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 75,207 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 69,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 61,225 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 52,489 miles

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

Front Inner tyres wearing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front wheel slight play

damp patch lower engine

minor leak gases under bonnet

Pass 4 Dec 2020 47,727 miles

exhaust system worn

Fail 30 Nov 2020 47,725 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system worn

Pass 5 Jun 2019 41,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 33,539 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 26,120 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 24,315 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 20,573 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 16,024 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 JZR is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YT12 JZR, 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 JZR registered?

YT12 JZR is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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