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AV12 CKN

2012 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,446 mi
Last recorded175,446 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 CKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 175,446 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheel inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 175,446 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheel inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 155,771 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 155,771 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both numberplate lights in op (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 127,602 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 116,764 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2020 116,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 106,364 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 88,410 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 73,520 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 59,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 44,907 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 CKN is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV12 CKN, 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 AV12 CKN registered?

AV12 CKN is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AV12 CKN safe to buy?

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