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LV11 VSN

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,251 mi
Last recorded91,251 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 VSN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 91,251 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 78,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 78,246 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 68,397 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHED PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 68,397 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHED PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 63,963 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 61,937 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2021 60,292 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 58,771 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake little reserve travel

Fail 29 May 2020 58,771 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 31 May 2019 56,962 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 53,283 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 48,804 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 44,054 miles

nearside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 31 May 2016 44,054 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 26 May 2015 40,284 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 35,525 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 VSN is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc 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 VSN, 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 LV11 VSN registered?

LV11 VSN is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 June 2011.

Is LV11 VSN safe to buy?

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