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WJ61 JOA

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,928 mi
Last recorded103,928 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 JOA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 103,928 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 93,588 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 89,739 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 89,739 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 76,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 76,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 63,786 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 51,384 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 43,354 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 34,808 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 26,279 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 18,236 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 15,733 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 13,006 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 10,226 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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WJ61 JOA is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WJ61 JOA, 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 WJ61 JOA registered?

WJ61 JOA is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is WJ61 JOA safe to buy?

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