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NT11 TAY

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,950 mi
Last recorded104,950 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT11 TAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 104,950 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 104,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2024 96,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint broken and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2024 96,003 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint broken and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2023 90,660 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear fuel pipes & fuel filler pipe corroded not leaking ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre has cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s number plate light inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f suspension arm rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported metal brake pipe from front to o/s/r hose not secure beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security vehicle underbody and various suspension components corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 90,657 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded above front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sat nav bracket stuck to windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f metal brake pipe to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high n/s headlight aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working n/s washer jet inop (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f metal brake pipe to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high o/s headlight aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear fuel pipes & fuel filler pipe corroded not leaking ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre has cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s number plate light inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f suspension arm rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported metal brake pipe from front to o/s/r hose not secure beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s handbrake readings lower than n/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security vehicle underbody and various suspension components corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 90,041 miles

Fuel pipe damaged corroded By Tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded By Sub frame Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 81,823 miles

Both rear sills and suspensions corroded

Front Subframe corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2022 81,336 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension and chassis corroded and both sills on each side

Pass 14 Dec 2021 75,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 69,371 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 69,371 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 61,890 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 56,373 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 56,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear [at rear] (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear [at rear] (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,961 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 42,191 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 40,818 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 30,098 miles

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

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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NT11 TAY 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 63.2%.

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 NT11 TAY, 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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NT11 TAY is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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