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DE61 VPZ

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,057 mi
Last recorded51,057 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 VPZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 51,057 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 48,883 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 47,294 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 45,262 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 44,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear end part slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 43,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 42,016 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Ns osf inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 35,948 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,198 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 22,926 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 22,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 18,217 miles

front tyres cracked..excess travel handbrake

Pass 21 Nov 2014 13,356 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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DE61 VPZ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DE61 VPZ, 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 DE61 VPZ registered?

DE61 VPZ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is DE61 VPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 VPZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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