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AK61 KLE

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,599 mi
Last recorded134,599 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 KLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 134,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear........ (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 125,377 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter arear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear reverse lamp not working

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front to rear at rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

park brake has no reserve travel

Fail 1 Mar 2024 125,377 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter arear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear reverse lamp not working

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front to rear at rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

park brake has no reserve travel

Pass 16 Mar 2023 116,779 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy pipe just past this time (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy pipe just past this time (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake has little reseve travel

Pass 8 Mar 2022 108,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing close to legal limit

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

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

brake pipes into rear axle flexible hoses corroding

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Mar 2021 104,464 miles

Nearside Front play in inner steering rack joint

Offside Rear brake pipe out of axle flexi starting to corrode slightly

Rear both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Mar 2020 101,073 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 97,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 91,897 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 78,155 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,183 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,168 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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AK61 KLE is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AK61 KLE, 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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AK61 KLE is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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