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FG61 DRO

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,311 mi
Last recorded50,311 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 DRO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 50,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS & NS from flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS & NS to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 49,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 47,805 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 46,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 45,094 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 43,672 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 42,738 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 42,736 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 39,358 miles

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

Rear rear brakes, hand brake has a lot of travel, but still serviceable.

Pass 25 Sep 2017 36,311 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 28,845 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 23,387 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 17,345 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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FG61 DRO is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG61 DRO, 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 FG61 DRO registered?

FG61 DRO is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is FG61 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG61 DRO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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