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NL11 MKF

2011 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,958 mi
Last recorded146,958 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 MKF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 146,958 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (down pipes) x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2026 146,958 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill holed within 30cm of offside front seat/seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (down pipes) x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2025 139,389 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 134,898 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both wheels n/s/f o/s/f

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 134,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both wheels n/s/f o/s/f

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 134,858 miles

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

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

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

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 121,154 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 101,692 miles

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

Front Bumper slightly damaged

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2021 94,471 miles

n/s/front o/s/front n/s/rear o/s/rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2021 94,468 miles

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

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

n/s/front o/s/front n/s/rear o/s/rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 88,911 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 80,164 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 72,010 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 64,281 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 55,460 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 45,218 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 37,614 miles

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 MKF is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MKF, 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 MKF registered?

NL11 MKF is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is NL11 MKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL11 MKF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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