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DE12 CEK

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,448 mi
Last recorded52,448 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 CEK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 52,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 52,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and flexi brake hose fuerells (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 51,216 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 50,074 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 50,059 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 48,759 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 47,532 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 46,858 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 45,770 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 42,619 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 40,066 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 25,410 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 15,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 CEK is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 CEK, 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 CEK registered?

DE12 CEK is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is DE12 CEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 CEK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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