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HV11 PLX

2011 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,638 mi
Last recorded117,638 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 PLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 117,638 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 117,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Replaced bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Replaced bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 110,782 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 105,660 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 105,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 93,009 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 93,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 92,849 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 92,847 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 89,230 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 83,807 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 69,738 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,046 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 48,548 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 37,337 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,242 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 24,602 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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HV11 PLX is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HV11 PLX, 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 HV11 PLX registered?

HV11 PLX is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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