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2011 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,919 mi
Last recorded134,919 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 VBB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 134,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2025 134,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 126,350 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 126,348 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bolt snapped on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Bonnet stay missing

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 117,248 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 117,248 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 108,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 99,030 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 91,986 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 83,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

handbrake travel is high

Fail 29 Oct 2019 83,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

handbrake travel is high

Pass 25 Oct 2018 72,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake a little high

Fail 25 Oct 2018 72,731 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake a little high

Pass 23 Oct 2017 61,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 50,981 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 39,613 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 27,940 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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EA61 VBB is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EA61 VBB, 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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EA61 VBB is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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