Suzuki Swift Sz3 (2011)
2011 Suzuki Swift Sz3
CarHunch analysed 120 real MOT records for the 2011 Suzuki Swift Sz3. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2011 Swift SZ3 struggles slightly compared to the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 72.3% against the national 80%, meaning nearly 1 in 4 fail their MOT. The good news: no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety-critical failures aren't a pattern here.
At just under 70,000 miles median, these Swifts have racked up reasonable mileage for their age, and the low advisory count (0.0 per vehicle) suggests owners aren't neglecting maintenance—the 1.02 average failures per vehicle point instead to age-related wear on specific components rather than systemic neglect. Before you buy, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on common failure points for this generation, as the slightly soft pass rate suggests the model hits predictable weak spots around this mileage.
What to check before buying a 2011 Suzuki Swift Sz3
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (86%) | 103 | 84.2% | 1.19 |
| Petrol (14%) | 17 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Suzuki Swift Sz3 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Suzuki Swift Sz3 vehicles fall between 53,707 and 84,984 miles.
2011 Suzuki Swift Sz3 — Still on the Road
69 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 77% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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