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KU61 JVA

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,493 mi
Last recorded77,493 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 JVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 77,493 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jan 2026 77,486 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2025 74,246 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 70,856 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 68,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 63,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 57,702 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Aug 2020 50,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm

Fail 10 Aug 2020 50,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Aug 2019 43,572 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 43,572 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 33,929 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 28,672 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 23,308 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 18 Aug 2015 18,136 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 12,758 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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KU61 JVA is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KU61 JVA, 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 KU61 JVA registered?

KU61 JVA is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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