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CV12 KHL

2012 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,436 mi
Last recorded70,436 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 KHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 70,436 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel corroded.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flange fixings corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 62,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flange joint fixings, heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 62,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 R15 (1 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flange joint fixings, heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 53,121 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flange fixings corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle undersealed.

Pass 31 Mar 2023 47,956 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Offside washer inoperative. The nearside washer jets are aligned in such a way that it effectively clears the screen.

Vehicle undersealed front to rear.

Pass 21 Mar 2022 45,585 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 45,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 43,230 miles

Only one washer jet working

Fail 17 Mar 2021 43,230 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Only one washer jet working

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 42,595 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 42,595 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 39,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 23 Mar 2018 33,367 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 33,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 25,361 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 18,691 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 18,691 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 13,347 miles

Small split with n/s/f wiper blade rubber

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 KHL 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 66.7%.

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 KHL, 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 KHL registered?

CV12 KHL is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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