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SA61 UZT

2011 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,141 mi
Last recorded106,141 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 UZT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 106,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 105,824 miles

centre of front to rear brake pipe correded in places

fuel pipes correded in places

under surface rust in places

Fail 21 Nov 2024 105,824 miles

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

centre of front to rear brake pipe correded in places

fuel pipes correded in places

under surface rust in places

Pass 8 Sep 2023 101,206 miles

Front Subframe Rusty

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 97,767 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 90,084 miles

windscreen chipped

handbrake travel could improve

oil leak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front subframe area at splitter (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear tyre very low tread/cracked

clutch pedal anti slip missing

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2021 90,083 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front subframe area at splitter (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear number plate light could improve(very dull)

Offside Rear tyre very low tread/cracked

clutch pedal anti slip missing

front and rear suspension corroded

handbrake travel could improve

oil leak

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Nov 2020 83,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside windscreen washer inop.

Fail 27 Nov 2020 83,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

nearside windscreen washer inop.

Pass 3 Dec 2019 77,307 miles

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroding

windscreen chipped

Fail 3 Dec 2019 77,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroding

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Nov 2018 70,882 miles

Offside Rear tail light cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2017 60,917 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 60,917 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 47,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished and cracked along tread

offside rear light cluster damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2016 47,800 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished and cracked along tread

offside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2015 28,286 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 10 Nov 2014 10,447 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 UZT is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UZT, 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 UZT registered?

SA61 UZT is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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