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CV62 VOJ

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,882 mi
Last recorded88,882 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 VOJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 88,882 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 88,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle undersealed

Rear suspension components covered in underseal

Fail 8 Jul 2025 88,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

All steering & suspension components are corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 82,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

rear wheel noisy when spun unable to determine location

Fail 8 Jul 2024 82,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

rear wheel noisy when spun unable to determine location

Pass 7 Jul 2023 76,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All rear brake flexy ferules are undersealed

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 76,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All rear brake flexy ferules are undersealed

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 70,068 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 70,049 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 70,021 miles

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 65,297 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 60,696 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 60,696 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 54,128 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 47,466 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 47,466 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (1.6MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 40,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 33,195 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 33,193 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 25,273 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)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 25,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CV62 VOJ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CV62 VOJ, 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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CV62 VOJ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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