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CY12 BWM

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,956 mi
Last recorded90,956 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 BWM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 90,956 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear sill damaged (large dent)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns+os ,body to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded (surface)

Travel in handbrake lever however not excessive

Pass 5 Dec 2024 84,201 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle corroded/surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight travel in handbrake lever but not excessive

Pass 13 Dec 2023 78,483 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os ( cracking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak + transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tie rod arm, slight play in ball joint

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 72,934 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 67,982 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 60,233 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 51,722 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

oil filter corroded and leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2019 42,188 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 33,735 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 25,115 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 17,427 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 17,333 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 14,417 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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CY12 BWM is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CY12 BWM, 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 CY12 BWM registered?

CY12 BWM is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is CY12 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 BWM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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