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SC11 FZU

2011 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,291 mi
Last recorded144,291 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC11 FZU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2024 144,291 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating drum (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

gearbox noisy

Fail 27 Mar 2024 143,808 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item within view area, phone holder and item on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed no oil in engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear exhaust join corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre split and cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating drums (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Offside and nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine has no oil showing on dipstick

gearbox very noisy

oil leak from engine / gearbox

Pass 22 Mar 2023 126,443 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))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear bumpers corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2023 125,367 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 105,329 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 99,454 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 99,454 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 89,918 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 82,300 miles

High Level Stop Light Inop

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

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))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Jul 2018 65,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper high level brake light not working (wired ?)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 49,578 miles

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

Offside Front wiper blade rubber split

Rear high level stop light insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2016 34,065 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 23,564 miles

rear high level brake light not working may not be wired in.

Pass 12 Jul 2014 19,572 miles

NSf wiper torn but still clearing screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level stop lamp inop

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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SC11 FZU is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SC11 FZU, 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 SC11 FZU registered?

SC11 FZU is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 July 2011.

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