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KV11 ETZ

2011 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,393 mi
Last recorded111,393 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV11 ETZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 111,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 99,667 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 94,806 miles

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

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 31 Mar 2023 91,280 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 83,633 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 76,164 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 76,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 69,316 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 63,348 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 59,195 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 6 Apr 2018 59,194 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,636 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 56,636 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,798 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERRISHED AND CRACKING

Fail 5 Apr 2016 46,798 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERRISHED AND CRACKING

Front Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,254 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 34,254 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

TYRES PERRISHED AND CRACKING

Pass 8 Apr 2014 25,437 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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KV11 ETZ 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 72.2%.

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 KV11 ETZ, 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 KV11 ETZ registered?

KV11 ETZ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 April 2011.

Is KV11 ETZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV11 ETZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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