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VE11 ULO

2011 Suzuki Swift

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,167 mi
Last recorded86,167 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 ULO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 86,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Slightly play in inner steering joint

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rears cut close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2026 86,157 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Slightly play in inner steering joint

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rears cut close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 75,544 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 64,772 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 52,019 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 52,019 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 42,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Apr 2021 36,313 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 33,566 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 30,926 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 30,923 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 27,618 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 24,005 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,023 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 20,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,021 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 13,645 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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VE11 ULO is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VE11 ULO, 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 VE11 ULO registered?

VE11 ULO is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 June 2011.

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