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PN11 SBO

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,400 mi
Last recorded96,400 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN11 SBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 96,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges and slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 10 Jul 2025 96,376 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges and slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Jun 2024 92,824 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 92,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 87,234 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 84,629 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 84,629 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 78,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 78,051 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 74,081 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 69,544 miles

front disks worn

handbrake lever travel high

o/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorating

Pass 13 Jul 2018 63,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a screw

Pass 5 Jul 2017 56,419 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 56,417 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

heatshield of exhaust rattling front

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2016 46,035 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 38,012 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 26,403 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

nail in offside rear tyre (not repairable)

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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PN11 SBO is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 PN11 SBO, 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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PN11 SBO is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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