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MT11 SVL

2011 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,601 mi
Last recorded71,601 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 SVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 71,601 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 71,601 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 27 May 2025 69,956 miles

o/s and n/s front lower arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2025 69,955 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine misfiring

n/s mirror glass missing

o/s and n/s front lower arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2024 68,232 miles

all brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 26 May 2023 66,562 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 May 2022 64,104 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 61,274 miles

the engine and transmission have oil leaks

the handbrake travel is high

Fail 24 May 2021 61,263 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))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

the engine and transmission have oil leaks

the handbrake travel is high

the nearside front tyre outer side wall has cuts in it

the nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 26 May 2020 58,777 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 23 May 2019 57,050 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 54,571 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 54,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2017 52,092 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,320 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 40,170 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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MT11 SVL is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in White 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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

MT11 SVL is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is MT11 SVL safe to buy?

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