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LR61 SZL

2011 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,343 mi
Last recorded48,343 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 SZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 48,343 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 48,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim untested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 42,761 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 38,469 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 33,605 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 33,579 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface reflector unable to function due to being in water - light unit has water ingress (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 29,877 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 29,877 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close to limit also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 26,949 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 26,949 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 22,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking heavily in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking heavily in tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracking heavily in tread

Pass 11 Sep 2018 19,731 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 15,677 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 12,596 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 9,622 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 7,187 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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LR61 SZL is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in White 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 LR61 SZL, 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 LR61 SZL registered?

LR61 SZL is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is LR61 SZL safe to buy?

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