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NL11 FOA

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,234 mi
Last recorded139,234 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 FOA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 139,234 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 136,190 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 131,137 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 125,070 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 125,070 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2020 117,514 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 108,808 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 100,031 miles

both headlights (aim) on minimum height

brake pedal anti-slip wearing thin

engine covers fitted

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Fail 28 Feb 2018 100,031 miles

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

both headlights (aim) on minimum height

brake pedal anti-slip wearing thin

engine covers fitted

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Pass 25 Feb 2017 80,053 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Pass 19 Feb 2016 61,174 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 61,174 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,366 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 36,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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NL11 FOA is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL11 FOA, 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 NL11 FOA registered?

NL11 FOA is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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