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NL11 KAK

2011 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

101,488 mi
Last recorded101,488 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 KAK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 101,488 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 89,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 87,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end parts of both front to rear pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded at rear joint

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 15 Nov 2023 87,632 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both short rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end parts of both front to rear pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Nov 2022 85,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end parts of both front to rear pipes & front parts of both rear pipes showing corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Nov 2021 83,128 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 80,691 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 80,691 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 74,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm * (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper defective

Fail 22 May 2019 74,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm * (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper defective

Pass 25 May 2018 69,374 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 65,900 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 65,900 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,500 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,816 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,999 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 32,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel getting high

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 KAK 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 NL11 KAK, 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 KAK registered?

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

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