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CV12 RNZ

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,586 mi
Last recorded94,586 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 94,586 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 86,783 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 80,011 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 72,925 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 63,091 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 53,657 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 53,657 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 44,030 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 35,815 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 28,126 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 28,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 23,216 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 23,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 20,346 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 20,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 16,518 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,518 miles

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 RNZ 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 70.6%.

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 RNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CV12 RNZ?

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What year was CV12 RNZ registered?

CV12 RNZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is CV12 RNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV12 RNZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CV12 RNZ have outstanding finance?

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