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PJ11 BBU

2011 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,471 mi
Last recorded85,471 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 BBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 85,471 miles

Front both front suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2025 85,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle and front subframe signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2024 84,919 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 75,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 59,833 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 55,201 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 54,623 miles

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

slight play in the n/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 28 Jul 2017 50,384 miles

slight play on inner steering arm joints

Pass 27 Jul 2016 40,646 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 29,319 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 20,046 miles

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

Fail 26 Jun 2014 20,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

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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PJ11 BBU is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PJ11 BBU, 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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PJ11 BBU is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 July 2011.

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