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AM53 LSY

2011 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,914 mi
Last recorded120,914 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 LSY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 120,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front cv joint worn

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 120,913 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front cv joint worn

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 108,240 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 108,240 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 96,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp Slightly Loose

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

Small Chips In Windscreen

Fail 14 Dec 2023 96,557 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp Slightly Loose

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Small Chips In Windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2022 90,752 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 90,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 85,105 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 81,135 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 81,135 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 78,478 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated CV Boot Slightly Deteriorated but Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 72,619 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 68,133 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 58,439 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 58,439 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 49,494 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 41,115 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 35,021 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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AM53 LSY is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AM53 LSY, 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 AM53 LSY registered?

AM53 LSY is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is AM53 LSY safe to buy?

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