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VU61 ZVJ

2011 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,050 mi
Last recorded70,050 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 ZVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 70,050 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drum stick ball joint

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sill dented

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

Rear rear axle beam corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2026 70,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175 / 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drum stick ball joint

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sill dented

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

Rear rear axle beam corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2025 68,725 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Jul 2025 68,725 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Aug 2024 64,583 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 64,583 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 59,468 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 59,468 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 55,196 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 54,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 52,782 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 18 Dec 2020 52,782 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Jun 2019 44,534 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 34,371 miles

o/s front inner pad worn

Pass 20 Jun 2017 24,547 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 24,547 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 22,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 17,857 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 13,525 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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VU61 ZVJ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VU61 ZVJ, 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 VU61 ZVJ registered?

VU61 ZVJ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is VU61 ZVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU61 ZVJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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