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MA61 XVZ

2011 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,893 mi
Last recorded51,893 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 XVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 51,893 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 46,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder /cracking tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 40,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has 1.6 mm tread (just on the limit ) and badly cracked (no cords showing) strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly cracked (no cords showing ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2023 40,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has 1.6 mm tread (just on the limit ) and badly cracked (no cords showing) strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly cracked (no cords showing ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 35,509 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 30,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 24,640 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 20,026 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 15,981 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2018 15,981 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 10,883 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 5,219 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 3,569 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 3,152 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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MA61 XVZ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Grey 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 MA61 XVZ, 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 MA61 XVZ registered?

MA61 XVZ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is MA61 XVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA61 XVZ 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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