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FV61 VAM

2011 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,246 mi
Last recorded37,246 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 VAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 37,246 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 35,529 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 33,680 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 31,321 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 28,864 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 28,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 27,215 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 25,329 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 22,795 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 19,927 miles

all four tyres perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2016 16,863 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 13,730 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Sep 2014 10,222 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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FV61 VAM is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FV61 VAM, 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

How do I check the history of FV61 VAM?

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What year was FV61 VAM registered?

FV61 VAM is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is FV61 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 VAM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV61 VAM have outstanding finance?

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