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FV11 GCZ

2011 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,729 mi
Last recorded110,729 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 GCZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 110,729 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 110,692 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 106,487 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 103,250 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 98,336 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 98,223 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded both long chassis at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 90,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear wheel + long chassis at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 89,967 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear wheel + long chassis at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 79,788 miles

4 rear + o/s front inner brake pipes showing signs of corrosion at ends

Pass 16 Jul 2020 74,855 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 69,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear wheel + long chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 63,743 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 58,982 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 51,202 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 38,335 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 38,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 29,539 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 29,535 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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 GCZ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FV11 GCZ, 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 GCZ registered?

FV11 GCZ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 May 2011.

Is FV11 GCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 GCZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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