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DN61 VHB

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,276 mi
Last recorded86,276 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 VHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 86,276 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides slightly corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2026 86,276 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides slightly corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2025 82,272 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective all front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides slightly corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2024 78,183 miles

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

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 75,005 miles

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 72,006 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 68,736 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 68,736 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2020 65,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 May 2019 63,273 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 61,331 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 61,331 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 59,022 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 48,507 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 36,261 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,525 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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DN61 VHB is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DN61 VHB, 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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DN61 VHB is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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