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FP61 POA

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,462 mi
Last recorded147,462 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 POA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 147,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 144,090 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 135,039 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 11 Dec 2023 135,039 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Dec 2022 124,775 miles

base of both sides rear shock absorbers corroded

feed and return fuel pipes heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded & worn

heavy surface corrosion to both sides underbody rear axle mounting points

heavy surface corrosion to both underbody chassis rails at rear endcaps

heavy surface corrosion to nearside front outer brake pipe

heavy surface corrosion to nearside front to rear brake pipe

heavy surface corrosion to nearside rear outer brake pipe

heavy surface corrosion to rear axle beam assembly

nearside front wishbone rear bush cracking

offside front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

offside front wishbone rear bush split & unbonded

Fail 19 Dec 2022 124,775 miles

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

base of both sides rear shock absorbers corroded

feed and return fuel pipes heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded & worn

heavy surface corrosion to both sides underbody rear axle mounting points

heavy surface corrosion to both underbody chassis rails at rear endcaps

heavy surface corrosion to nearside front outer brake pipe

heavy surface corrosion to nearside front to rear brake pipe

heavy surface corrosion to nearside rear outer brake pipe

heavy surface corrosion to rear axle beam assembly

nearside front wishbone rear bush cracking

offside front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

offside front wishbone rear bush split & unbonded

Pass 20 Dec 2021 113,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()

Pass 24 Dec 2020 105,987 miles

Nearside & offside front brake pipes corroded, cleaned

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

Fail 24 Dec 2020 105,987 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside & offside front brake pipes corroded, cleaned

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 97,426 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 89,558 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 81,490 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 72,550 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 61,295 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 45,926 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 45,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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FP61 POA is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP61 POA, 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 FP61 POA registered?

FP61 POA is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is FP61 POA safe to buy?

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