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CV12 KHG

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,189 mi
Last recorded117,189 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 KHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 117,189 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 117,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 103,525 miles

general rust underneath

Fail 20 Nov 2024 103,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

general rust underneath

Pass 9 Nov 2023 95,156 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 90,926 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Front bumper slightly loose

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 90,926 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front wipers split / missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,370 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2020 78,370 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 59,394 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 59,394 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 46,784 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 38,319 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,713 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 8,580 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 7,355 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 7,355 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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CV12 KHG is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CV12 KHG, 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 CV12 KHG registered?

CV12 KHG is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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