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FD11 BCO

2011 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,957 mi
Last recorded91,957 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 BCO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 91,957 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle underbody undersealed

Pass 10 Aug 2024 86,911 miles

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

under the vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2024 86,911 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under the vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 82,596 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 73,873 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))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 65,609 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 57,262 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 57,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2019 49,303 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 44,862 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 43,202 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 43,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 38,281 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perishing and cracking

front tyres slightly scrubbing inner edges

n/s/f tyre tread 2-3mm

Fail 7 Nov 2016 38,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly perishing and cracking

front tyres slightly scrubbing inner edges

n/s/f tyre tread 2-3mm

Pass 17 Nov 2015 32,094 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 32,094 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 31,685 miles

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

rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 1 Jul 2014 10,695 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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FD11 BCO is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FD11 BCO, 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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FD11 BCO is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 July 2011.

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