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BG11 TSO

2011 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,179 mi
Last recorded86,179 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 TSO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 86,179 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2025 78,198 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2025 78,198 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 70,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2024 70,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 62,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 57,660 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 51,228 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2021 51,228 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 45,563 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 38,825 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both o/s and n/s arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 31,177 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 31,177 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 24,751 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 24,751 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 24,570 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 18,964 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 13,064 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 10,755 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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BG11 TSO is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BG11 TSO, 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 BG11 TSO registered?

BG11 TSO is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 June 2011.

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