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LV61 CEO

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,211 mi
Last recorded183,211 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 CEO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 183,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 185/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 185/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 183,211 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER TRACK ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 185/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 185/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 172,400 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2023 156,106 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hand brake travel getting high

Fail 28 Nov 2023 156,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

hand brake travel getting high

Pass 6 Dec 2022 143,642 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 131,852 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 131,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 123,401 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 117,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack arm has play ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 117,854 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack arm has play ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 111,849 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 111,849 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 94,588 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner passenger side front inner track arm has play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 94,588 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner passenger side front inner track arm has play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 77,631 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 44,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LV61 CEO is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LV61 CEO, 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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LV61 CEO is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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