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YY12 DHN

2012 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,318 mi
Last recorded56,318 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 DHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 56,318 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 54,043 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 51,602 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 49,094 miles

handbrake has sleight travel before it engages

Pass 15 Jan 2022 46,374 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 43,918 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 43,918 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 41,847 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 38,774 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 17 Jan 2018 35,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 32,952 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 29,816 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 25,693 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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YY12 DHN is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol 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 YY12 DHN, 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 YY12 DHN registered?

YY12 DHN is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YY12 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY12 DHN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY12 DHN have outstanding finance?

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