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SA61 AET

2011 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,555 mi
Last recorded101,555 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 AET
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 101,555 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 100,468 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 95,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 95,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 90,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm - 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 90,775 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm - 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 85,263 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 80,898 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 75,514 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 69,498 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 69,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,572 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 63,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak filter ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 57,078 miles

All four tyres 3mm

Both rear tyres perrished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 56,842 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

All four tyres 3mm

Both rear tyres perrished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 43,771 miles

Cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 6 Sep 2014 30,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SA61 AET is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in White 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 SA61 AET, 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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SA61 AET is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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