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AV12 CKF

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,683 mi
Last recorded143,683 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 CKF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 143,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2025 137,964 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 131,374 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 121,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R chassis brake pipe rusted at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/S/R number plate light in-op (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 106,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R chassis brake pipe slightly rusted at n/s/r flex brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 106,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R chassis brake pipe slightly rusted at n/s/r flex brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 91,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp unit lens damaged.

Pass 23 Jul 2020 87,285 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 74,219 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED ON TREAD

Fail 23 Jul 2019 74,219 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED ON TREAD

Pass 25 Jul 2018 56,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside rear lamp damaged.

Park brake lever has little or no reserve travel.

Pass 11 Aug 2017 38,167 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 38,167 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 35,372 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 27,945 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 21,656 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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AV12 CKF is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV12 CKF, 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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AV12 CKF is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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