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MT11 BBV

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,963 mi
Last recorded109,963 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 BBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 109,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 107,075 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 103,510 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle mounting point corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2024 103,510 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle mounting point corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2023 98,321 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 98,321 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 93,618 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 93,529 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lamp lens is missing. (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 90,703 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 90,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 87,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perhishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 82,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is cracking and perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 82,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is cracking and perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 75,126 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,334 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm Tyre valve also cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm Tyre valve also cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre valve also cracking ()

Pass 23 May 2016 56,497 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 44,958 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 31,627 miles

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

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

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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MT11 BBV is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MT11 BBV, 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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MT11 BBV is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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