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LR11 PYJ

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,402 mi
Last recorded80,402 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 80,402 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 75,158 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 71,113 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 66,460 miles

Front Inner steering rack arms have slight play

Fail 16 Mar 2023 66,460 miles

Front Inner steering rack arms have slight play

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 61,740 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 57,161 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front pads starting to wear low

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 57,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front pads starting to wear low

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 53,110 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 48,372 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 43,736 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 39,049 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,067 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 33,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 26,398 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 26,398 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 20,501 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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LR11 PYJ 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 76.5%.

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 PYJ, 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 LR11 PYJ registered?

LR11 PYJ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is LR11 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR11 PYJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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