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BT11 OWV

2011 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,861 mi
Last recorded112,861 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 OWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 112,861 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 112,824 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 108,876 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 104,041 miles

small blow on back box clamp

Fail 11 Dec 2023 104,041 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

small blow on back box clamp

Pass 7 Dec 2022 99,701 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 96,862 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 94,777 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside - Covered In Grease & Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 90,130 miles

Central Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 87,549 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 87,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 82,423 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 70,297 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 70,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 54,439 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2015 37,577 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 22,032 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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BT11 OWV is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BT11 OWV, 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 BT11 OWV registered?

BT11 OWV is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 June 2011.

Is BT11 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT11 OWV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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