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FG11 EZL

2011 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,939 mi
Last recorded177,939 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 EZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 177,939 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 155,571 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 155,571 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 149,670 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - rear inner sills, suspension and brake component's

Fail 17 Mar 2023 149,662 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front brake discs (inside face) becoming worn/scored

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - rear inner sills, suspension and brake component's

nearside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2022 140,037 miles

offside front washer jet blocked

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play/knocking from steering rack area. possible inner joints

Pass 26 Mar 2021 128,153 miles

hand brake lever travel becomming excessive (recommend adjustment/tighten)

offside front brake pipe to flex becomming corroded

offside rear tyre perished/starting to split

Pass 12 May 2020 117,986 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 106,464 miles

advise nearside inner rack arm fixing joint slight play

advise no first gear transmission cable damagedand been temp repaired with cable ties

Fail 16 Apr 2019 106,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked alway accross lower screen within zone a 0f 10mm diamiter and in all wiped areas also over 40mm and obstructing drivers vision (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade torn (3.4 (b) (i))

advise nearside inner rack arm fixing joint slight play

advise no first gear transmission cable damagedand been temp repaired with cable ties

Pass 23 Apr 2018 96,551 miles

advise windscreen chipped outside zone (a) contained within 40 mm diam

Fail 23 Apr 2018 96,551 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise windscreen chipped outside zone (a) contained within 40 mm diam

Pass 10 Apr 2017 85,272 miles

advise handbrake close to no reserve recommend adjustment

Pass 15 Apr 2015 62,276 miles

(advise) handbrake travel becoming close to excessive travel

Pass 18 Apr 2014 48,592 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 48,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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FG11 EZL is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG11 EZL, 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 FG11 EZL registered?

FG11 EZL is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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