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AO12 CNU

2012 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,943 mi
Last recorded48,943 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 CNU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 48,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly split replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OS Number plate bulb very dim

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly split replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 45,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 42,522 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 40,148 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 40,148 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 36,904 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 34,089 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 30,104 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 26,253 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 23,332 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 19,716 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 19,716 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 16,975 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 16,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AO12 CNU is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Grey 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 AO12 CNU, 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 AO12 CNU registered?

AO12 CNU is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is AO12 CNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 CNU 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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