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MT61 RVP

2011 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,837 mi
Last recorded106,837 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 RVP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 106,837 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie bar slight play

Fail 10 Oct 2025 106,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner tie bar slight play

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 101,572 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 24 Oct 2024 101,571 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in rack

Pass 16 Oct 2023 95,400 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 90,112 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 86,317 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 86,317 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 79,140 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 79,136 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 71,841 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 67,748 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 58,421 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 58,421 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 48,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 35,527 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 25,912 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)

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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MT61 RVP is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MT61 RVP, 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 MT61 RVP registered?

MT61 RVP is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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