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AY11 XYU

2011 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,305 mi
Last recorded86,305 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 XYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 86,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides near axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2026 86,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides near axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2025 76,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 71,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2024 70,963 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 63,698 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 17 May 2023 63,676 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Apr 2022 58,175 miles

both front tyres cracking

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s/f wiper torn on edge

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2021 53,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre +small cut in tread area ()

Fail 13 Mar 2021 53,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre +small cut in tread area ()

Pass 29 Feb 2020 50,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 50,232 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 35,123 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both low strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 32,503 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four starting to corrode slightly (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads very low (strong advise) (3.5.1g)

Front both front wipers now smearing but can still see through screen (strong advise)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded starting to corrode slightly (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel handbrake has 11 clicks (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 30,908 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Parking brake travel on 11-12 clicks

Pass 6 Feb 2016 29,066 miles

Item(s) removed from rear view mirror

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perished 175/65 15 84h (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 29,066 miles

Item(s) removed from rear view mirror

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perished 175/65 15 84h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 27,235 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 25,813 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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AY11 XYU 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 AY11 XYU, 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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AY11 XYU is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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