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B8 EDW

2011 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,839 mi
Last recorded47,839 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 EDW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 47,839 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S & O/S OF CAR

Pass 30 Aug 2024 44,236 miles

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

front suspension arms corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2023 36,503 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 34,303 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 33,115 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 32,085 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 30,169 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 27,909 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 27,909 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 25,118 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 25,118 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 22,013 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 19,561 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 16,707 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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B8 EDW is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B8 EDW, 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 B8 EDW registered?

B8 EDW is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is B8 EDW safe to buy?

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