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CP12 BVM

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,229 mi
Last recorded82,229 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 BVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 82,229 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 78,752 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 74,520 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 69,752 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 65,745 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 61,474 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 57,200 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 57,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 50,338 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 40,989 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 40,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2017 37,654 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 27,832 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,796 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres roughly 3-4mm

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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CP12 BVM is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CP12 BVM, 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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CP12 BVM is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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