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HV61 LDZ

2011 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,996 mi
Last recorded49,996 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 LDZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 49,996 miles

headlamps slightly deteriorating, beam images slightly poor ( more n/s )

slight play in n/s of steering

Fail 4 Aug 2025 49,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

headlamps slightly deteriorating, beam images slightly poor ( more n/s )

slight play in n/s of steering

Pass 5 Aug 2024 48,999 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED

Pass 10 Aug 2023 47,193 miles

STRONG ADVISE - O/S BEAM IMAGE VERY POOR

STRONG ADVISE - O/S WASHER JET NOT WORKING ( N/S GET SUPPLING O/S OF SCREEN WITH FLUID )

drivers seat belt slow to retract

headlamps opaque ( more o/s )

screw in n/s rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2022 44,128 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

headlamps opaque at top ( o/s more so )

Fail 3 Aug 2022 44,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

SRONG ADVISE - LOW RESERVE TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE

drivers seat belt slow to retract

headlamps opaque at top ( o/s more so )

rear tyres worn to outer edge, 3mm ( minimum 1.6mm), cuts in tread, n/s rear tyre has small piece of rusty metal in tread

some washer jets require adjustment

Pass 12 Aug 2021 39,922 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 39,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 36,297 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 32,566 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 32,566 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 28,717 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 25,052 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 25,052 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 20,514 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 16,253 miles

offside front tyre cracking

rear number plate deterioating

Fail 4 Sep 2015 16,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre cracking

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 26 Aug 2014 10,780 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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HV61 LDZ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV61 LDZ, 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 HV61 LDZ registered?

HV61 LDZ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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