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FV11 WLX

2011 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,728 mi
Last recorded83,728 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 WLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 83,728 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 83,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 80,423 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 77,102 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre tread worn close to wear bars

Pass 17 Jul 2023 74,439 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

front brake pads & discs wearing low

Pass 19 Jul 2022 70,637 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

front brake pads & discs wearing low

Pass 15 Jul 2021 67,030 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 67,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 63,676 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 63,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 May 2019 58,556 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 8 May 2018 53,032 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 45,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2016 37,322 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,851 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,923 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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FV11 WLX is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV11 WLX, 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 FV11 WLX registered?

FV11 WLX is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 May 2011.

Is FV11 WLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 WLX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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