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VK11 OPV

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,403 mi
Last recorded85,403 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 OPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2023 85,403 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60 R15 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 78,543 miles

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

N/S/F body and bumper damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 72,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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 3mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 72,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 3mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 69,392 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 69,392 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 63,275 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 55,187 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 48,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 48,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,383 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 27,876 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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VK11 OPV is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VK11 OPV, 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 VK11 OPV registered?

VK11 OPV is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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