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WV61 JFN

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,566 mi
Last recorded60,566 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 JFN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 60,566 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear axle beam mountings corroded

Pass 19 May 2025 57,750 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion by rear axle beam mounting

Pass 5 Jun 2024 56,069 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 53,827 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 51,935 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 49,807 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2021 49,807 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2020 48,291 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 48,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 44,053 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stickers

Fail 30 Apr 2019 44,053 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stickers

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2018 38,233 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 May 2017 35,404 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 5 May 2017 35,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2016 33,027 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 28,129 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 22,410 miles

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

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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WV61 JFN is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WV61 JFN, 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 WV61 JFN registered?

WV61 JFN is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is WV61 JFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV61 JFN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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