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VU11 HHR

2011 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,547 mi
Last recorded52,547 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 HHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 52,547 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2026 52,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Apr 2024 47,345 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 44,621 miles

Front Bonnet damaged but can be secured closed

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn +tyre has cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 42,149 miles

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

Rear rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Mar 2022 42,111 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Mar 2021 39,980 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 38,142 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 18 Mar 2020 38,142 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 35,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 33,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 33,748 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 31,153 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 31,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 28,004 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,554 miles

All four tyres perished

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 15,510 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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VU11 HHR 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 70.6%.

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 VU11 HHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU11 HHR registered?

VU11 HHR is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is VU11 HHR safe to buy?

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