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CP12 BVX

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,695 mi
Last recorded76,695 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 BVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 76,695 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in shoulder will need replacing 185/55r16

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2025 71,346 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 71,346 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 May 2024 67,688 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 67,688 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 64,689 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 59,850 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 56,019 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 51,207 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 47,952 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185x55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 41,150 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 34,184 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 26,908 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge 185/55/16

both rear tyres perished and have nails in them

Pass 30 Apr 2015 17,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 BVX is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black 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 BVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP12 BVX registered?

CP12 BVX is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is CP12 BVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 BVX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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