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NJ61 BGX

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,225 mi
Last recorded103,225 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 BGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 103,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 89,087 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 85,469 miles

general underbody surface corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2024 85,469 miles

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

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2023 83,557 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 26 Apr 2023 83,554 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))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Apr 2022 82,218 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 70,688 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre 185/55/16 ()

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 70,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded After Flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before Flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded After Flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before Flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre 185/55/16 ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 65,582 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 65,582 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 61,607 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 61,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 58,790 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 45,596 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 45,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 32,669 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 26,261 miles

Nearside 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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NJ61 BGX is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ61 BGX, 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 NJ61 BGX registered?

NJ61 BGX is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is NJ61 BGX safe to buy?

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