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CE62 UVB

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,682 mi
Last recorded108,682 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 UVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 108,682 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 104,694 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 97,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 88,775 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and / or knuckle - causing a clunk/knock ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front lower arms - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 88,775 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam H4 Bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam H4 Bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and / or knuckle - causing a clunk/knock ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2x 501 bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front lower arms - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 81,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp small damage and slight condensation

Fail 21 Dec 2021 81,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front head lamp small damage and slight condensation

Pass 5 Jan 2021 77,933 miles

Uneven front brake application.

Fail 5 Jan 2021 77,933 miles

Uneven front brake application.

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 76,656 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,665 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 71,665 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Lower both front dust covers leaking grease

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease leaking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,885 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,167 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 47,252 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 41,107 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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CE62 UVB is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,248cc diesel 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 CE62 UVB, 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 CE62 UVB registered?

CE62 UVB is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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