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DE61 VRL

2011 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,947 mi
Last recorded93,947 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 VRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 93,947 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 89,723 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 86,724 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 86,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 83,432 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 79,457 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 79,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 74,410 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 70,074 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 61,436 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 52,648 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 43,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 34,255 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 25,324 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 VRL is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in White 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 DE61 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

DE61 VRL is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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