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LG61 PMV

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,141 mi
Last recorded157,141 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 PMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 157,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped & worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracked & perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front number plate damage

front suspension shock absorber all worn & noisey.

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint some play.

Pass 26 Jun 2025 146,597 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 133,276 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 120,097 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 120,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 109,216 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 109,216 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 99,299 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 99,299 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 78,945 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 78,945 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 65,713 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Feb 2017 60,380 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 84,258 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,247 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracks 2011

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracks 2011

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 52,247 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracks 2011

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade replaced (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracks 2011

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade replaced (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 45,123 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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LG61 PMV is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LG61 PMV, 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 LG61 PMV registered?

LG61 PMV is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 September 2011.

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