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VO61 OCG

2011 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,486 mi
Last recorded95,486 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 OCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 95,486 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 95,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 86,322 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (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))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 86,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 77,817 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 77,817 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 70,809 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 63,982 miles

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

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

slight gear box oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2021 63,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper split and smearing

hand brake has little reserve travel

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,998 miles

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

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 16 Sep 2020 59,994 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2019 54,471 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 54,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 47,153 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (cracking) (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (cracking) (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 38,670 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 31,600 miles

Nearside Rear Side wall badly cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 31,600 miles

Nearside Rear Side wall badly cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 22,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185x55x16v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185x55x16v (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking (not to cord)

rear wiper blade split and smearing

Pass 16 Sep 2014 15,900 miles

both front tyres 4mm tread depth

Fail 16 Sep 2014 15,900 miles

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

both front tyres 4mm tread depth

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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VO61 OCG is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VO61 OCG, 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 VO61 OCG registered?

VO61 OCG is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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