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PE61 MGV

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,589 mi
Last recorded125,589 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 MGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 125,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing slight play

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2025 115,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 106,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 91,340 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 77,531 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 77,531 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 62,846 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 62,844 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 61,509 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 61,509 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,521 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 46,013 miles

both rear tyres small cracks in tread patterns

Fail 6 Apr 2018 46,013 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres small cracks in tread patterns

Pass 13 Apr 2017 36,425 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

front brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 17,972 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 17,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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PE61 MGV is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PE61 MGV, 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 PE61 MGV registered?

PE61 MGV is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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