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SB61 DWD

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,046 mi
Last recorded86,046 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 DWD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 86,046 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded NSF,OSF,NSR,OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Stub axle fractured (5.1.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSf+OSF Rear Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 86,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 85,095 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 77,487 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 72,711 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 66,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 61,676 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 56,373 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 48,608 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 48,608 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 41,675 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 34,221 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 26,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

oil filter leaking

Fail 3 Dec 2015 26,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil filter leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2014 17,273 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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SB61 DWD is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SB61 DWD, 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 SB61 DWD registered?

SB61 DWD is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 December 2011.

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