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WV61 MDO

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

182,012 mi
Last recorded182,012 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 MDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 182,012 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 182,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 167,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have been cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2025 167,511 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear various places surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s hand brake low on performance

Pass 8 May 2024 155,616 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 May 2024 155,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

hand brake just in limit

Pass 16 May 2023 141,039 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 16 May 2023 141,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 128,782 miles

n/s/r brake pipe has some corrosion

Fail 31 May 2022 128,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No Pattern (Bulb incorrectly fitted) (4.1.2 (c))

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

n/s/r brake pipe has some corrosion

Pass 17 May 2021 115,713 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 20 May 2020 104,757 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2019 90,915 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 90,915 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 79,236 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,298 miles

n/s/f tyre badly worn on edges and on limit (recommend changing asap)

o/s/f tyre badly worn on edges and absolutely on limit (recommend changing asap)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 64,263 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 64,263 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 52,158 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 38,671 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wiper blades worn hard

Fail 22 Oct 2014 38,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front wiper blades worn hard

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 MDO is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MDO, 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 MDO registered?

WV61 MDO is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is WV61 MDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV61 MDO shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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