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FE61 XGU

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,603 mi
Last recorded95,603 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 XGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 95,603 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 95,603 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 87,623 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 86,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 82,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 80,080 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 76,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2021 76,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 75,650 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

light corrosion to all rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Sep 2020 75,650 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

light corrosion to all rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2019 72,255 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to all metal brake pipes & exhaust system

Fail 17 Sep 2019 72,255 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to all metal brake pipes & exhaust system

Pass 21 Sep 2018 67,411 miles

light corrosion to rear shock absorbers, all brake pipes and front brake discs

slight fluid leak from offside rear shock absorber

Pass 21 Sep 2017 61,653 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 61,653 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,048 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern ,nearside rear tyre on 2.8mm

front tyres on 2.8mm ,wearing on inner edges

slight fluid leak from offside rear shock absorber

Fail 15 Sep 2016 55,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern ,nearside rear tyre on 2.8mm

front tyres on 2.8mm ,wearing on inner edges

slight fluid leak from offside rear shock absorber

Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,701 miles

front brake discs worn ,front pads low

slight cracking/perishing to both rear tyres in tread pattern

Pass 16 Sep 2014 32,449 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic trims on sills

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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FE61 XGU is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FE61 XGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE61 XGU registered?

FE61 XGU is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is FE61 XGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE61 XGU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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