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GV11 RFL

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,005 mi
Last recorded90,005 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 RFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 90,005 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 85,121 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Nov 2024 85,109 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Oct 2023 79,053 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 71,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 71,600 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 63,882 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 63,882 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 59,051 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 53,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded close to limits (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded close to limits (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 45,929 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))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 38,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 32,161 miles

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

cut in outer sidewall of offside front Tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2015 25,600 miles

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

cut in outer sidewall of offside front Tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2015 25,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

cut in outer sidewall of offside front Tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2014 18,749 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 18,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 RFL is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc 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 GV11 RFL, 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 RFL registered?

GV11 RFL is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 August 2011.

Is GV11 RFL safe to buy?

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