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CP61 GBO

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,710 mi
Last recorded93,710 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 GBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 93,710 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded under vehicle ()

Fail 28 Nov 2025 93,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded under vehicle ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 83,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded under vehicle ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door dropped - hinges are okay

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (metal filter) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 72,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded under vehicle ()

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 72,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded under vehicle ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 60,711 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded By axle ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 51,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear fuel pipe corroded by axle

Pass 17 Dec 2020 46,135 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 45,116 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm - rearward bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight perishing on outer sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded at front join block (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play inner rack end ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 40,935 miles

travel on handbrake

Fail 8 Jan 2019 40,935 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

travel on handbrake

Pass 15 Jan 2018 36,664 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jan 2017 32,223 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,784 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 28,784 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 21,941 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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CP61 GBO is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP61 GBO, 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 CP61 GBO registered?

CP61 GBO is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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