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FE61 XGX

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,058 mi
Last recorded163,058 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 XGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 163,058 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both in w/arch areas (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel rim inner bent

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inners ()

Fail 14 Jul 2023 163,055 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed eml light on and emissions sky high, suspect due to o2 sensor (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both in w/arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel rim bent on inner

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and pads low (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 156,581 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 143,959 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 133,972 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe surface corrosion serviceable (1.1.11 (c))

Front both tyres worn inner edges

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer edge ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated omitting minor grease advise replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and lens missing advise replace (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and marked advise replace (3.2 (a) (i))

oil seep/staining filter area

Fail 10 Aug 2020 133,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken part missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture kinked and corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe surface corrosion serviceable (1.1.11 (c))

Front both tyres worn inner edges

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer edge ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated omitting minor grease advise replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and lens missing advise replace (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and marked advise replace (3.2 (a) (i))

oil seep/staining filter area

Pass 27 Mar 2019 118,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 118,775 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 108,377 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 108,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 96,561 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,565 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,149 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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FE61 XGX is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FE61 XGX, 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 FE61 XGX registered?

FE61 XGX is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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The MOT history for FE61 XGX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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