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NL11 JZN

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,177 mi
Last recorded133,177 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 JZN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 133,177 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside front tyrew worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Jun 2026 133,177 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside front tyrew worn on outer edge

Pass 27 May 2025 126,249 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill /axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill /axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 126,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill /axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill /axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 120,722 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat down at time of test

Fail 6 Mar 2024 120,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat down at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2023 110,172 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 100,182 miles

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

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 93,317 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front & rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front section (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 93,317 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front & rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 86,782 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front section (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 86,782 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front section (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 75,831 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front seatbelt twisted

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 69,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main chassis (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2017 59,812 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak from filter

Rear wiper split

Fail 11 Mar 2017 59,812 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak from filter

Rear wiper split

Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,692 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 39,121 miles

Engine oil is low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,868 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 JZN is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NL11 JZN, 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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NL11 JZN is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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