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LX61 JJL

2011 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,034 mi
Last recorded93,034 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 JJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 93,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm of tread remaining and nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 93,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm of tread remaining and nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 90,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 88,806 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 86,408 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer corner of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear on inner edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 86,407 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer corner of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear on inner edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 86,399 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer corner of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear on inner edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 78,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 72,415 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 64,524 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 64,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 55,280 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 55,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 45,770 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 26,281 miles

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

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

parking brake slight travel

Fail 10 Feb 2016 26,281 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake slight travel

Pass 28 Aug 2014 12,821 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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LX61 JJL is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LX61 JJL, 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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LX61 JJL is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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