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VK11 XUT

2011 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

169,170 mi
Last recorded169,170 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 XUT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 169,170 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars and tread blocks and side walls perished

accident damage to vehicle

Fail 14 Jun 2024 169,164 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass cracked (3.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars and tread blocks and side walls perished

accident damage to vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2023 151,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 136,044 miles

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

Handbrake lever slight travel

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 112,923 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 71,775 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 46,517 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 33,746 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 32,049 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 22,980 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 14,983 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 6,188 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 XUT is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUT, 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 XUT registered?

VK11 XUT is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 June 2011.

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