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RK11 VRT

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,520 mi
Last recorded127,520 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK11 VRT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 127,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 116,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 116,058 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 105,106 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 105,106 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 94,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 83,062 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 73,298 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 73,234 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 69,328 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 55,540 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 55,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 50,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 50,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 46,518 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 41,701 miles

Some damage to rear wheels.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,025 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 33,505 miles

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering system

Fail 15 Mar 2014 33,505 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust corroded

front discs have a slight lip

front pads low

slight play in steering system

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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RK11 VRT is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RK11 VRT, 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 RK11 VRT registered?

RK11 VRT is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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