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LS61 SFJ

2011 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,032 mi
Last recorded98,032 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 SFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 98,032 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 96,484 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 96,484 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 88,828 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 88,828 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 76,506 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 65,330 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 57,105 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 57,103 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 50,321 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 50,321 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 46,879 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 41,572 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 37,502 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 33,388 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 28,942 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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LS61 SFJ 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 LS61 SFJ, 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 LS61 SFJ registered?

LS61 SFJ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is LS61 SFJ safe to buy?

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