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CP12 NLU

2012 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,211 mi
Last recorded109,211 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 NLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 109,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake slightly long travel, adjustment maybe required, only just met the requirements.

Fail 3 Apr 2025 109,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake slightly long travel, adjustment maybe required, only just met the requirements.

Pass 3 Apr 2024 97,420 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake has limited reserve travel.

Pass 30 Mar 2023 83,707 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 83,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 72,579 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 72,579 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 62,626 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 62,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 49,139 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 42,900 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 37,912 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 31,897 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,539 miles

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

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 NLU is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NLU, 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 NLU registered?

CP12 NLU is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is CP12 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 NLU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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