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SV61 AEB

2011 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,155 mi
Last recorded77,155 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 AEB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2025 77,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel system component leaking 1 of 2 front to rear fuel pipes leaking at rear end (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear at rear ends ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil level low

various suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 69,441 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Various suspension componants corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2024 69,408 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Various suspension componants corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 65,926 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 62,826 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 61,190 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 61,189 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded NEXT TO TANK ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT JOINING UNION TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 53,510 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 47,467 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 47,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 41,678 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2017 35,693 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Aug 2017 35,693 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 30,692 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 24,317 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 24,317 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 18,733 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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SV61 AEB 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 64.7%.

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 SV61 AEB, 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 SV61 AEB registered?

SV61 AEB is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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The MOT history for SV61 AEB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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