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NL11 MKJ

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,033 mi
Last recorded98,033 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 98,033 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 98,033 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 94,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear number plate bulb not working

Fail 11 Apr 2024 94,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated seized and corroded but operational (3.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear number plate bulb not working

Pass 5 Apr 2023 86,736 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 77,303 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 77,303 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 64,114 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 56,226 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 56,226 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor cannot be stowed off screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 48,824 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,057 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 30,496 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 21,907 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,143 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 11,779 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 MKJ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MKJ, 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 MKJ registered?

NL11 MKJ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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