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A8 AEH

2011 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,228 mi
Last recorded37,228 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 AEH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 37,228 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 23,359 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on connectors (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 23,359 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on connectors (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 22,591 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 21,691 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps starting to mask (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 21,691 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps starting to mask (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 20,896 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 19,875 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 19,020 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 17,888 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 16,404 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake travel is becoming high

Pass 9 Mar 2017 14,101 miles

all 4x tyres are cracking and perishing between tread block areas

Pass 3 Mar 2016 12,024 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 9,684 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 7,585 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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A8 AEH is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 55,912 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 A8 AEH, 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 15 years old, this Suzuki Swift is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A8 AEH registered?

A8 AEH is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is A8 AEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 AEH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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