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CP61 GLJ

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,432 mi
Last recorded99,432 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 GLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 99,432 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 97,183 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 97,183 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 94,046 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 90,865 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 90,865 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 87,213 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 87,213 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 83,002 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 77,865 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 77,865 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 70,919 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 61,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 48,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 38,218 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 38,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 GLJ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GLJ, 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 GLJ registered?

CP61 GLJ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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