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LV11 EKU

2011 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,479 mi
Last recorded104,479 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 EKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 104,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 94,085 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 94,085 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 84,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 84,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed plys exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed plys exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 74,300 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 74,300 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 64,601 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 58,490 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 58,490 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 57,469 miles

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 54,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small chip in nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 47,798 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,488 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 34,685 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,770 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 21,912 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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LV11 EKU is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc 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 LV11 EKU, 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 LV11 EKU registered?

LV11 EKU is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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The MOT history for LV11 EKU 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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