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AO61 BPU

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,869 mi
Last recorded114,869 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 BPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 114,869 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and offside on inner edges (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside to and from brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 110,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear axle and mounting area have surface corrosion

rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2024 105,530 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 99,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 99,943 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 88,803 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 77,386 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 77,386 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 70,648 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted on face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 67,440 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 60,833 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 60,832 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side walls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 54,409 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 43,904 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 35,386 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 28,836 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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AO61 BPU 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 81.3%.

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 AO61 BPU, 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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AO61 BPU is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 September 2011.

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