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CV61 HMJ

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,570 mi
Last recorded69,570 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 69,570 miles

Coil spring corroded OSF/NSF/NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF/NSF Lower arm rear bushes parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 69,570 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OS/NS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded OSF/NSF/NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF/NSF Lower arm rear bushes parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 59,538 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 59,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 56,349 miles

handbrake adjustment on limit

Pass 6 Apr 2023 47,742 miles

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

metal oil filter rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2022 36,484 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 27,463 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 21,713 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 21,553 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 13,120 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 7,320 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 6,946 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 6,125 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 4,108 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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CV61 HMJ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HMJ, 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 CV61 HMJ registered?

CV61 HMJ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is CV61 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV61 HMJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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