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BF11 HWT

2011 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,214 mi
Last recorded77,214 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 HWT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 77,214 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FITTED FRONT TO REAR

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 70,224 miles

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FITTED FRONT TO REAR

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 70,224 miles

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FITTED FRONT TO REAR

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 65,932 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FITTED FRONT TO REAR

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY FROSTED

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 62,585 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 62,574 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working BOTH FRONT (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 30 Sep 2021 58,720 miles

NEARSIDE HEAD LIGHT SLIGHTLY INSECURE PLUS SLIGHTLY FROSTED

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2020 56,146 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 50,482 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 45,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 38,166 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 34,385 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 26,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Mar 2014 15,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 15,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 8,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres have damage to side wall but no visable cords

rear and o/s/f tyres cracking in tread

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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BF11 HWT is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF11 HWT, 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 BF11 HWT registered?

BF11 HWT is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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