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CP12 EXL

2012 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,012 mi
Last recorded116,012 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 EXL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 116,012 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 116,007 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely Both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 109,602 miles

nsf tyre inner edge worn... front pads getting low... nsr slight bind on brake

Pass 10 Sep 2019 103,937 miles

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

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

Undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Sep 2019 103,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full test

Pass 15 Oct 2018 96,702 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 75,042 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 74,226 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 63,003 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 50,129 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 50,129 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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CP12 EXL is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CP12 EXL, 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 CP12 EXL registered?

CP12 EXL is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is CP12 EXL safe to buy?

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