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YY12 DHV

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,818 mi
Last recorded86,818 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 DHV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 86,818 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r outer sill is deteriorated and both inner rear sill

Pass 15 May 2024 81,637 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 81,637 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 76,197 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 70,206 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 70,206 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 65,818 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 65,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 61,261 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 54,960 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,095 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 38,068 miles

Both rear tyres low tread and starting to perished.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 29,103 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 20,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 20,409 miles

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

Offside 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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YY12 DHV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YY12 DHV, 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 DHV registered?

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

Is YY12 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY12 DHV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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