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AD52 APE

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,384 mi
Last recorded78,384 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 APE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 78,384 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 74,165 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 73,523 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 69,580 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 65,635 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 62,963 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 62,939 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

traction control light illuminated

Pass 29 May 2019 60,740 miles

osf tyres are wearing on the edges

osr damper is weeping

Pass 21 May 2018 58,081 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 46,517 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 40,927 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 30,195 miles

nearside reat tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 26 May 2015 30,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 28,215 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear tyre has two small cuts but not as yet to the cordes

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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AD52 APE is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AD52 APE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD52 APE?

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What year was AD52 APE registered?

AD52 APE is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is AD52 APE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 APE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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