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YY62 DYV

2012 Suzuki Swift

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,959 mi
Last recorded100,959 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 DYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 100,959 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 88,313 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 79,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 75,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out from the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath further investigation need it (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 15 May 2019 75,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out from the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath further investigation need it (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 May 2018 69,607 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 63,425 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 57,764 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front lower arms rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface area badly worn (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 44,376 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 44,376 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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YY62 DYV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 52,964 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YY62 DYV, 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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YY62 DYV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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