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LX61 VVA

2011 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

80,022 mi
Last recorded80,022 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 VVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 80,022 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 80,019 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 71,636 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2024 65,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2024 65,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 58,829 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 54,498 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 49,849 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 45,298 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 45,298 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 39,593 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 39,547 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

screw in tread of offside rear Tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2018 32,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 26,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 21,098 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 14,865 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 14,509 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 VVA is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Grey 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 LX61 VVA, 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 LX61 VVA registered?

LX61 VVA is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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