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CP12 ZLK

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,388 mi
Last recorded103,388 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 103,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 103,388 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 83,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 83,183 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 63,388 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 60,074 miles

Damage to o/s door & sill panel.

Drivers door check strap is broken.

Fail 28 Oct 2020 60,074 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Damage to o/s door & sill panel.

Drivers door check strap is broken.

Pass 24 Oct 2019 55,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damage to O/s front outer sill

Fail 23 Oct 2019 55,973 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damage to O/s front outer sill

Pass 4 Oct 2018 50,815 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - 185 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

damage on O/s outer sill

Pass 28 Sep 2017 44,716 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 37,188 miles

Centre Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 37,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 30,263 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 ZLK 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 64.3%.

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 ZLK, 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 ZLK registered?

CP12 ZLK is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 August 2012.

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