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AV61 XRT

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,666 mi
Last recorded89,666 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 XRT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 89,666 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front driveshafts corroded

can't check sills fully kit fitted

front exhaust section corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2025 89,666 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front driveshafts corroded

can't check sills fully kit fitted

front exhaust section corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2024 87,669 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2024 87,669 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 85,333 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 78,809 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 78,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2022 70,515 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 70,515 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 63,730 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL PRESENT .........

Fail 13 Feb 2021 63,730 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL PRESENT .........

Pass 15 Feb 2020 58,348 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ................ (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 50,110 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 42,318 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 34,316 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear markers ...

Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,586 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 23,554 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 XRT is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

AV61 XRT is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is AV61 XRT safe to buy?

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