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DE12 CBX

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,556 mi
Last recorded157,556 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 CBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 157,556 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 157,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 141,436 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 128,329 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 113,711 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2020 113,711 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps not working (4.7.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2019 96,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 82,444 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 67,164 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 52,535 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 35,372 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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DE12 CBX is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DE12 CBX, 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 DE12 CBX registered?

DE12 CBX is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 March 2012.

Is DE12 CBX safe to buy?

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