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ML11 NVW

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,550 mi
Last recorded120,550 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 NVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 120,550 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 120,550 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 119,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 118,941 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 114,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 103,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 89,007 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 89,007 miles

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

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

Long travel on park brake lever

Pass 31 Jan 2020 77,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 64,272 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 51,951 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 51,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 38,235 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 30,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade rubber split.smearing

Pass 7 Feb 2015 22,590 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

slight play o/s/f

Pass 8 Feb 2014 20,637 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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ML11 NVW is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ML11 NVW, 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 ML11 NVW registered?

ML11 NVW is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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