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PE11 XJL

2011 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,351 mi
Last recorded166,351 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE11 XJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 166,351 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished. 185-55-6. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 166,047 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished. 185-55-6. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 153,702 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 153,699 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 138,992 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 138,992 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 126,336 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Under body corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 116,361 miles

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

Rear Beam axle slight corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2020 108,845 miles

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

Handbrake lever long travel

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 96,136 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 78,138 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 9 Apr 2018 74,645 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front and offside front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 64,020 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,012 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,127 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 33,022 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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PE11 XJL is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PE11 XJL, 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 PE11 XJL registered?

PE11 XJL is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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