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SC11 MAM

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,876 mi
Last recorded71,876 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC11 MAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 71,876 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2026 71,865 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE PIPE RUSTY

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT ON INNER EDGE

OIL FILTER LEAKING OIL

Fail 21 Apr 2026 71,863 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative ESP LIGHT ON (1.7 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED IN YELLOW (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak SHOCKER (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED IN YELLOW (1.1.11 (c))

COOLANT LEAK FROM FRONT OF ENGINE CORE PLUG

Nearside Front BRAKE PIPE RUSTY

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT ON INNER EDGE

OIL FILTER LEAKING OIL

Pass 12 Apr 2025 69,012 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 69,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 62,692 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 62,632 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 57,739 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 51,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 51,768 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 50,045 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 50,042 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 44,204 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 37,103 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 37,103 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 28,694 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,317 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 17,523 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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SC11 MAM is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MAM, 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 MAM registered?

SC11 MAM is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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