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CV12 VAM

2012 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,431 mi
Last recorded108,431 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 108,431 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 104,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 1756515 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at both sides of flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 1756515 (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at both sides of flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 101,560 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 97,315 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 93,574 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Aug 2020 90,481 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2020 90,481 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2019 83,820 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake almost at full reserve travel

Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,454 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 35,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,771 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 44,335 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 44,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VAM is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

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

Is CV12 VAM safe to buy?

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