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GV11 EMX

2011 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,497 mi
Last recorded152,497 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 EMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 152,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 152,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 152,482 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 137,087 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy

exhaust slightly leaking

Fail 26 Aug 2023 136,822 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly leaking

Pass 26 Aug 2022 121,998 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 101,679 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 98,477 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 96,516 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 92,178 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,819 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,853 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,391 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 2 Sep 2015 76,391 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 9 Feb 2015 70,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 50,581 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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GV11 EMX is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV11 EMX, 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 GV11 EMX registered?

GV11 EMX is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 July 2011.

Is GV11 EMX safe to buy?

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