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E16 ERK

2011 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,183 mi
Last recorded156,183 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 ERK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 156,183 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 135,617 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 117,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drumstick. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 117,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drumstick. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 104,508 miles

very slight damage front windscreen

Pass 5 Nov 2020 92,101 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 92,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 78,419 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 58,620 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 58,620 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,072 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 48,072 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 36,975 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 36,975 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 29,520 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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E16 ERK is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E16 ERK, 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 E16 ERK registered?

E16 ERK is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is E16 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E16 ERK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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