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CX12 FXA

2012 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,004 mi
Last recorded99,004 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 FXA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 99,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 99,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 97,626 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 97,624 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 96,624 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 94,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas adjacent to rear axle mounts surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 85,691 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 79,302 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 185/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 74,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 70,963 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 60,909 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 50,570 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 40,578 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 29,085 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres have cracking/splitting within the tread pattern

slight protrusion to O/S/R of vehicle caused by damage but not currently considered dangerous to other road users

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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CX12 FXA 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 85.7%.

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 CX12 FXA, 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

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What year was CX12 FXA registered?

CX12 FXA is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is CX12 FXA safe to buy?

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