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CY12 BWN

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,420 mi
Last recorded86,420 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 BWN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 86,420 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from master cylinder to rear circuit connection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 84,580 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 81,414 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 81,414 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both front lights flashing due to poor quality led bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 80,044 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 74,525 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 65,897 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os worn on edges (inside and out) and near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 65,897 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os worn on edges (inside and out) and near limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 59,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

underbody brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2018 53,550 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 53,550 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both windscreen washer jets missing (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 45,425 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 30,155 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 25,066 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 BWN is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CY12 BWN, 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 BWN registered?

CY12 BWN is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is CY12 BWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 BWN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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