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DE61 VRM

2011 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,840 mi
Last recorded80,840 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 VRM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 80,840 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 80,840 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 75,559 miles

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 6 Jan 2025 75,559 miles

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 70,351 miles

oil leak but note excesive

exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front play in steering arm

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 70,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust corroded

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 65,382 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

under body corosionto rear axle

Pass 29 Dec 2021 58,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 53,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 49,550 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 44,469 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear bumper insecure body damage

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 39,622 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure body damage ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 34,040 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2016 30,196 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 26,287 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 VRM is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Silver 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 DE61 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

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

Is DE61 VRM safe to buy?

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