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MJ61 MXX

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,187 mi
Last recorded129,187 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 MXX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 129,187 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 120,666 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 103,576 miles

Brake pedal slight fade brake performance ok

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 84,515 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 84,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2022 76,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.4mm 185/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 76,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.4mm 185/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 66,756 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 66,756 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 60,762 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 54,963 miles

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

Front both inner rack ends have play,advise

Nearside Front mirror cracked,advise

Nearside Front vehicle has body damage on wing,advise

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate some damage,advise (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 54,962 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs pitted excessively (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge worn,outer wall has a deep cut (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both inner rack ends have play,advise

Nearside Front mirror cracked,advise

Nearside Front vehicle has body damage on wing,advise

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate some damage,advise (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 45,444 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 37,249 miles

Nearside Front side mirror cracked

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 26,767 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 18,141 miles

both rear tyres cracked on tread

front bumper damaged no sharp edges to cause injury

ns mirror glass cracked / damaged

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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MJ61 MXX is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ61 MXX, 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 MJ61 MXX registered?

MJ61 MXX is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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