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SA61 HJU

2011 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,880 mi
Last recorded84,880 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 HJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 84,880 miles

Rear axle corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2026 84,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corrosion

Nearside Front Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected (2.1.2 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 81,410 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 77,976 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2023 72,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2023 72,312 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2022 63,465 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 53,828 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 47,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe between flexi hoses at rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unshielded section of front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pinhole leak in nearside front outer lower ball joint.

Fail 11 Aug 2020 47,456 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Unshield section of pipe between flexi hoses at rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe between flexi hoses at rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unshielded section of front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pinhole leak in nearside front outer lower ball joint.

Pass 8 Aug 2019 40,507 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 37,377 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 33,574 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 29,736 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 29,736 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 24,203 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 19,764 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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SA61 HJU 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 76.5%.

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 HJU, 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 SA61 HJU registered?

SA61 HJU is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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