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FV11 GCY

2011 Suzuki Swift

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,907 mi
Last recorded78,907 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 GCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 78,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 73,653 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 70,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2023 67,290 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 64,889 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 62,292 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 60,294 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 52,922 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 41,644 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 33,798 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 27,817 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 18,973 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 8,250 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FV11 GCY is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV11 GCY, 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 FV11 GCY registered?

FV11 GCY is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is FV11 GCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 GCY shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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