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LT61 KSJ

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,151 mi
Last recorded66,151 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 KSJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 66,151 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 62,383 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 59,985 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 59,983 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 59,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 53,317 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 53,317 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 46,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 46,212 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 41,398 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 41,398 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 38,011 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 38,011 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 33,757 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 33,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 25,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-55-16-83V , also cracking on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside 185-55-16-83V , also cracking on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 21,730 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 19,394 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 15,152 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 11,654 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 11,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LT61 KSJ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT61 KSJ, 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 LT61 KSJ registered?

LT61 KSJ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is LT61 KSJ safe to buy?

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