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LT61 VBZ

2011 Suzuki Swift

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,466 mi
Last recorded82,466 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 VBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 82,466 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 76,073 miles

Nearside rear tyres sidewalls cracked/perished

Pass 7 Jun 2024 73,938 miles

Nearside Front 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))

chip on windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2023 66,434 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 64,233 miles

front screen slight stone chip

o/s/front + n/s/front tyre wear on edge

Fail 1 Mar 2022 64,233 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability exc play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front screen slight stone chip

o/s/front + n/s/front tyre wear on edge

Pass 26 Feb 2021 62,960 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 62,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 10,828 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 10,828 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 60,948 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 57,564 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 53,506 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 52,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,168 miles

Handbrake comes up quite high

Injectors leaking compression and have carbon build up

Nearside rear on 3mm

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 42,093 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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LT61 VBZ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

LT61 VBZ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is LT61 VBZ safe to buy?

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