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PN61 WKV

2011 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,778 mi
Last recorded170,778 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 WKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 170,778 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 157,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2024 143,879 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 143,879 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 131,168 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 119,185 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 104,821 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 104,821 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 89,037 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 76,913 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 76,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 63,679 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 63,679 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 51,934 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge at 2-3mm

Fail 30 Sep 2017 51,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge at 2-3mm

Pass 24 Sep 2016 39,516 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 29,310 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 16,357 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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PN61 WKV is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PN61 WKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN61 WKV registered?

PN61 WKV is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is PN61 WKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN61 WKV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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