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FV11 WLZ

2011 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,664 mi
Last recorded132,664 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 WLZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 132,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 122,462 miles

Nearside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 122,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

oil level low

Pass 7 Oct 2023 111,866 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To both front brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 100,441 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,519 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ON LIMIT 175/65/15 86H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel long

Pass 24 Oct 2020 85,026 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

handbrake travel long

Fail 24 Oct 2020 85,026 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

handbrake travel long

Pass 26 Oct 2019 77,007 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 66,158 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 66,158 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 62,120 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 62,120 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 52,491 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,835 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 42,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 38,156 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 WLZ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ registered?

FV11 WLZ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 June 2011.

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