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CX12 ZVW

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,304 mi
Last recorded88,304 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 ZVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 88,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s rear sill corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2025 79,626 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 78,938 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 78,938 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 78,471 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 78,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 77,570 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 77,568 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 77,414 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 77,414 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 75,638 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 68,136 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,584 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 60,584 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 54,625 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,134 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 32,403 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 ZVW is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 CX12 ZVW, 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 ZVW registered?

CX12 ZVW is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is CX12 ZVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 ZVW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX12 ZVW have outstanding finance?

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