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LR11 PHA

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

131,045 mi
Last recorded131,045 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 PHA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 131,045 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jet weak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 131,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush partially displaced from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jet weak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 124,716 miles

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

Oil seepage around oil filter housing

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 124,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil seepage around oil filter housing

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 119,242 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc's corroded & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc's corroded & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe 's corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at caliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms's corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & nearside rear tyre's on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 119,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc's corroded & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc's corroded & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe 's corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at caliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms's corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & nearside rear tyre's on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 112,323 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 112,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer 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 23 Sep 2021 102,939 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 102,821 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 95,551 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 94,949 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 94,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 88,299 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bothsides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 81,078 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 81,078 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 81,078 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,507 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,861 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 63,861 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' tax disc and holder (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 46,617 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 29,500 miles

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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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LR11 PHA is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LR11 PHA, 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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LR11 PHA is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 June 2011.

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