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CV61 HLW

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,623 mi
Last recorded45,623 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 HLW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 45,623 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 42,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 38,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 38,589 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 34,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 34,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Size: 175/65/15 TYRE IS 8 YRS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Size: 175/65/15 TYRE IS 8 YRS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 29,440 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 27,294 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 25,388 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 23,658 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 22,188 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 20,703 miles

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

rear wiper blade defective [split]

Pass 12 Aug 2015 16,850 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 15,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres sightly perished

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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CV61 HLW is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black 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 CV61 HLW, 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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CV61 HLW is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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