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CP62 EWE

2012 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,244 mi
Last recorded120,244 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 EWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 120,244 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle underbody and front subframe corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2026 120,240 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle underbody and front subframe corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 113,360 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 113,360 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 107,515 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

slight under body corrosion present

Pass 20 Mar 2023 103,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear axle and suspension components corroded

general under body corrosion present

Fail 20 Mar 2023 103,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear axle and suspension components corroded

general under body corrosion present

Pass 22 Mar 2022 97,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount / spring noisy when rotated

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

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

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

Rear Outer SHOCK ABSORBERS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 16 Mar 2021 90,145 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 84,716 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 84,694 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 73,473 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 62,438 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 62,436 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 51,730 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Nov 2016 51,730 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs worn

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

wipers worn

Pass 11 Nov 2015 39,536 miles

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

wipers worn

Fail 10 Nov 2015 39,536 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

wipers worn

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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CP62 EWE is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CP62 EWE, 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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CP62 EWE is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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