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CV12 WDL

2012 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,650 mi
Last recorded149,650 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 WDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 149,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 149,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 147,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 147,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 137,016 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 137,016 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 120,182 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 120,182 miles

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

Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 102,882 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 76,008 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 53,110 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 53,110 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 46,716 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 41,786 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 35,869 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 29,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,027 miles

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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 WDL is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 WDL, 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 WDL registered?

CV12 WDL is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is CV12 WDL safe to buy?

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