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AU61 VAX

2011 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,318 mi
Last recorded101,318 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 VAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 101,318 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff in operation (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect slightly worn inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 101,316 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff in operation (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect slightly worn inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 93,008 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside steering rack slight play

Fail 22 Oct 2024 93,008 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside steering rack slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2023 79,881 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 79,881 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 69,667 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2021 60,999 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 55,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2019 45,291 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 35,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 25,182 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,156 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 22,853 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 16,497 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AU61 VAX is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU61 VAX, 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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AU61 VAX is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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