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HV61 PBO

2011 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,499 mi
Last recorded119,499 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 PBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 119,499 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 113,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center / rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 106,663 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2024 106,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2023 101,540 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2023 101,511 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2022 92,170 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 86,334 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 86,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2020 79,340 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 66,072 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 52,937 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 52,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre is perished and cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished and cracked

Offside Rear Tyre is perished and cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2017 39,102 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 38,804 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,748 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,903 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres perished and slight cracking

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 PBO is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Orange 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 HV61 PBO, 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 PBO registered?

HV61 PBO is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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