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S123 LEN

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,361 mi
Last recorded81,361 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 LEN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 81,361 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 81,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 77,605 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 77,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 69,654 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 69,654 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 66,285 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,518 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 63,164 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 56,722 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 51,658 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 45,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 39,215 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 32,444 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 23,882 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 17,182 miles

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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S123 LEN is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S123 LEN, 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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S123 LEN is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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