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MT11 SVJ

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,866 mi
Last recorded74,866 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 74,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 72,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front screen washer not working

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

long travel on hand brake lever poor effort on offside rear

Pass 3 Jul 2023 70,511 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside washer jet not working

Pass 4 Jul 2022 66,874 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,737 miles

Driver's door check strap broken

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 62,737 miles

Driver's door check strap broken

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 60,502 miles

both front lower wish bone front bushes splitting/perished

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads worn

offside front mirror casing damaged/missing

Pass 2 Jul 2019 59,074 miles

front brake discs very worn and lipped

offside front mirror casing damaged

rear brake and parking brake application uneven

several areas of damage on body work and bumpers

Fail 2 Jul 2019 59,074 miles

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

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

front brake discs very worn and lipped

offside front mirror casing damaged

rear brake and parking brake application uneven

several areas of damage on body work and bumpers

Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,952 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s/rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2017 96,472 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

front brake discs are corroded and worn

Fail 3 Jul 2017 96,472 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

front brake discs are corroded and worn

Pass 5 Jul 2016 36,402 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread worn low & on tread wear indicator wear blocks across tread. cracking in tread area & small cut in .185/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Strong advise (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 36,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir re-filled with washer fluid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high re-adjusted to the correct setting (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir re- filled with washer fluid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread worn low & on tread wear indicator wear blocks across tread. cracking in tread area & small cut in .185/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Strong advise (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,569 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 26,648 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/side front tyre wall damaged slightly

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 SVJ 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 MT11 SVJ, 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 MT11 SVJ registered?

MT11 SVJ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 June 2011.

Is MT11 SVJ safe to buy?

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