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NL61 HXG

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,437 mi
Last recorded138,437 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 HXG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 138,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases the whole system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play in a poor condition (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both tie arms ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake efficiency just met requirements (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 138,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led side light (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led side light (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases the whole system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play in a poor condition (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both tie arms ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake efficiency just met requirements (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 131,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 131,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 124,965 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 124,854 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 118,804 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 108,600 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 98,450 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 86,673 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 66,725 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 60,550 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 60,550 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,913 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 32,322 miles

Both rear tyres cracked between tread blocks

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 32,322 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres cracked between tread blocks

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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NL61 HXG is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NL61 HXG, 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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NL61 HXG is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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