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CE61 GBV

2011 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,761 mi
Last recorded139,761 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 GBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 139,761 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 131,142 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 119,736 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 119,736 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 108,302 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 99,699 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 92,398 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 92,398 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 86,179 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 75,494 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 75,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 64,169 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,797 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 42,389 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 30,846 miles

both rear brake disc's corroded on inner faces

Fail 2 Jul 2015 30,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brake disc's corroded on inner faces

Pass 19 Jul 2014 25,449 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CE61 GBV is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,586cc 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 CE61 GBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE61 GBV registered?

CE61 GBV is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is CE61 GBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 GBV 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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