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CV12 XTF

2012 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,571 mi
Last recorded76,571 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 76,571 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust joint corroded (Centre to Rear)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads 1/2 worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspension arms bushes perished/cracked

Underseal peeling off rear suspension and axle components

Pass 11 Aug 2025 72,018 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 65,565 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 60,476 miles

both rear tyres are starting to crack

oil leak

slight play in steering

Pass 29 Jul 2022 56,486 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inside

oil leak

slight play in steering

Fail 28 Jul 2022 56,484 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inside

oil leak

slight play in steering

Pass 16 Aug 2021 54,130 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 50,245 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2019 42,672 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 33,952 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 33,952 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 27,186 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 20,141 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 20,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 16,441 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 15,383 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 XTF is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XTF, 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 XTF registered?

CV12 XTF is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is CV12 XTF safe to buy?

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