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CE12 XVF

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,809 mi
Last recorded94,809 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 XVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 94,809 miles

Corrosion on components

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule heavily corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Cleaning part of blade missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2026 94,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Corrosion on components

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play unable to check as brake stuck on (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule heavily corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Cleaning part of blade missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 92,075 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 87,951 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 84,029 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 80,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 79,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 24 Jul 2020 77,691 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 77,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 69,634 miles

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 13 May 2019 69,634 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cowling (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 May 2018 62,500 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 62,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 54,662 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 42,725 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 30,780 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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CE12 XVF is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XVF, 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 XVF registered?

CE12 XVF is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is CE12 XVF safe to buy?

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