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CX12 XFP

2012 Suzuki Swift

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,903 mi
Last recorded108,903 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 XFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 108,903 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 108,903 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 103,875 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 102,152 miles

ADVISE: underbody, suspension components/bushes, brake component etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE: all metal brake pipes corroded slightly (cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 102,149 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing os/f wheel bolt snapped off (5.2.1 (a) (i))

ADVISE: underbody, suspension components/bushes, brake component etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE: all metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front inner faces of the brake disc are worn/ corroded/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 94,495 miles

ADVISE Under body suspension components , brake components age related corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT CORRODED AT ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corroded / pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corroded /pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 86,085 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 86,085 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken os/f coil spring broken (bottom coil) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 82,115 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 82,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear but can still see (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal fuel pipe by tank is corroded ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 73,657 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 73,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light is staying on (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

ADVISE Both front tyres worn down to 3mm in places

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,168 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine management light illuminated

Fail 29 Mar 2018 61,894 miles

Fuel system component leaking possible fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine management light illuminated

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 49,433 miles

rear tyres perished and cracking between tread on 3mm

both front tyres worn on edges 185/55/16

Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,428 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2015 26,793 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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CX12 XFP is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CX12 XFP, 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 CX12 XFP registered?

CX12 XFP is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is CX12 XFP safe to buy?

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