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KV61 HCU

2011 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,359 mi
Last recorded50,359 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 HCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 50,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 47,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 44,921 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 43,243 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 43,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 40,480 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 36,430 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 43,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x rear rake pipes from front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 34,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 31,242 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 31,242 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 28,492 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 2 Nov 2017 28,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Oct 2016 23,831 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 20,494 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 15,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KV61 HCU is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KV61 HCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV61 HCU registered?

KV61 HCU is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 October 2011.

Is KV61 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV61 HCU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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