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AO11 MLZ

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,098 mi
Last recorded128,098 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 MLZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 128,098 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 128,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 121,305 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 7 May 2025 121,305 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 7 May 2024 109,956 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 97,930 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing unevenly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 May 2023 97,921 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing unevenly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2022 82,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessively cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessively cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2022 81,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessively cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessively cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 60,266 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 56,330 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 49,938 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 45,238 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,969 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,358 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,432 miles

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

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

n/s/r light cluster broken

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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AO11 MLZ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO11 MLZ, 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 AO11 MLZ registered?

AO11 MLZ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is AO11 MLZ safe to buy?

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