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AV61 XRS

2011 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,298 mi
Last recorded123,298 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 XRS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 123,298 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) TIE ROD

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 123,298 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced BOTH (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 96,262 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion underside suspension components/floors

Pass 13 Oct 2023 93,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL under side (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion underside suspension components/floors

Fail 9 Oct 2023 93,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL under side (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion underside suspension components/floors

Pass 5 Oct 2022 81,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 81,287 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 72,100 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2020 61,303 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm and wearing inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

oil level slightly overfilled

Fail 28 Aug 2020 61,155 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm and wearing inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil level slightly overfilled

Pass 13 Sep 2019 51,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod ball joint ha slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 42,850 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to discolour slightly (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 42,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm has nail in tyre and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to discolour slightly (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 37,532 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside and perishing

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside

Offside Front wiper slightly smearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,721 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 23,602 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 23,591 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 19,174 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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AV61 XRS is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV61 XRS, 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 AV61 XRS registered?

AV61 XRS is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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