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CE12 WKV

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,646 mi
Last recorded104,646 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 WKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 104,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 98,299 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 98,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 91,577 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Feb 2022 91,577 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 84,422 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 72,898 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 62,649 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 56,130 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre has uneven wear on the inside edge

Fail 28 Feb 2018 56,130 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre has uneven wear on the inside edge

Pass 9 Feb 2017 49,633 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,379 miles

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

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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CE12 WKV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black 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 CE12 WKV, 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 CE12 WKV registered?

CE12 WKV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is CE12 WKV safe to buy?

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