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LV61 FVH

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,397 mi
Last recorded119,397 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 FVH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 119,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2025 110,229 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 25 Jun 2024 108,018 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 108,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 101,366 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 88,712 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 88,712 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 85,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 83,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in edge 175/65/15

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2019 76,672 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 175/65/15

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2018 69,261 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 58,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

woshers in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2016 48,212 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 38,009 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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LV61 FVH is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LV61 FVH, 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 LV61 FVH registered?

LV61 FVH is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is LV61 FVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 FVH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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