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DE11 NCA

2011 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,312 mi
Last recorded156,312 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 NCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 156,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 145,488 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake play

Pass 28 Nov 2023 126,034 miles

Body has Damage all around

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Fail 28 Nov 2023 126,034 miles

Body has Damage all around

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 125,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sunvisor loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on the 1.6 mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 125,166 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front sunvisor loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on the 1.6 mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 124,485 miles

Nearside Front sun visor hanging loose

Fail 23 Nov 2021 124,485 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front sun visor hanging loose

Pass 28 Nov 2020 124,025 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 124,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle NSR brake grabbing 80 imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible Bolt missing (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 119,115 miles

Nearside Front visor hanging loose

Fail 29 Nov 2019 119,115 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front visor hanging loose

Pass 26 Nov 2018 106,828 miles

Nearside Front sun visor can not be stowed away

Fail 26 Nov 2018 106,828 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front sun visor can not be stowed away

Pass 24 Nov 2017 77,161 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 54,026 miles

Nearside Front sun visor will not stay locked in horizontal locked postion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml lamp on perminant

Fail 26 Nov 2016 54,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front sun visor will not stay locked in horizontal locked postion

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml lamp on perminant

Pass 30 Nov 2015 40,024 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 40,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 20,037 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 20,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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DE11 NCA is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DE11 NCA, 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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DE11 NCA is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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