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HV61 PBU

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,312 mi
Last recorded129,312 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 PBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 129,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 123,541 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 122,604 miles

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

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 119,226 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 107,083 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 95,572 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 84,340 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 71,353 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 71,353 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,346 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 60,346 miles

Stop lamp not working offside & nearside (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 47,866 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 60,482 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 37,174 miles

front brake disc's lipped and corroded

front brake pads very low

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 PBU is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PBU, 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 PBU registered?

HV61 PBU is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 December 2011.

Is HV61 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV61 PBU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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