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R123 RCE

2011 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,166 mi
Last recorded129,166 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 RCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 129,166 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 125,262 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))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 115,071 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 104,468 miles

Rear foot & handbrake efforts are low & only just meet pass criteria especially offside (drivers side)

Fail 24 Aug 2022 104,468 miles

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

Rear foot & handbrake efforts are low & only just meet pass criteria especially offside (drivers side)

Pass 2 Sep 2021 102,249 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted beadrim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted beadrim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted beadrim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 102,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted beadrim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted beadrim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted beadrim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 92,217 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 92,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 84,251 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 84,251 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 71,675 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 59,111 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 45,776 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 31,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 22,295 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 22,295 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R123 RCE is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Silver 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 R123 RCE, 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 R123 RCE registered?

R123 RCE is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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