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AU61 VBB

2011 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,663 mi
Last recorded24,663 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 VBB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 24,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 22,630 miles

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

Rear both shocks slightly corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking - tread depth okay (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 20,884 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 18,822 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 17,468 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 17,468 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel too much travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 15,871 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 15,871 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 13,943 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 11,397 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 11,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 9,509 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 8,165 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 6,555 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 4,441 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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AU61 VBB is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Silver 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 VBB, 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 AU61 VBB registered?

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

Is AU61 VBB safe to buy?

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