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CV12 ONX

2012 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,162 mi
Last recorded123,162 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 123,162 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 119,355 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 119,328 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 115,150 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 108,468 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 108,468 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 102,068 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 102,068 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 96,498 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 91,776 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 84,630 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 84,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 72,673 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 64,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,626 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres wearing on edges

covers and trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 50,649 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 38,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2015 38,234 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Front brake pads look low.

Front tyres are wearing on the edges.

O/s rear tyre is on the limit of wear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ONX 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 72.2%.

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 ONX, 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 ONX registered?

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

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