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GW07 GUL

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,086 mi
Last recorded89,086 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW07 GUL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 89,086 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Oct 2024 85,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box join onto center pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear both sides underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front drop link slight play.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 20 Oct 2023 76,889 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2023 76,885 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 68,504 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))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 68,504 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 61,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 61,824 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 51,314 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 47,384 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres badly deteriorated/cracking in tread area

Pass 7 Sep 2018 42,177 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 37,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Sep 2017 37,885 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 31,529 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav removed from drivers field of view prior to starting test ()

front brake discs lipped /grooved/corroded

slight corrosion on various brake pipes from front to rear

Fail 17 Aug 2016 31,529 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/f tyre has large bulge on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/r has large bulge on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav removed from drivers field of view prior to starting test ()

front brake discs lipped /grooved/corroded

slight corrosion on various brake pipes from front to rear

Pass 6 Aug 2015 25,128 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracked-185/55/16 V

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

Wipers Streaky

Pass 15 Aug 2014 20,110 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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GW07 GUL is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 GW07 GUL, 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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GW07 GUL is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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