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AY11 XYW

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,900 mi
Last recorded127,900 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 XYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 127,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s only ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

bottom of the sills. Covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2025 127,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s only ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

bottom of the sills. Covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2024 125,325 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 124,779 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 124,779 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 114,981 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 114,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 113,563 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 113,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 106,803 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 106,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 94,623 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 83,369 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 9 Mar 2017 65,771 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 46,605 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 46,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 29,670 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 29,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014

All tyres starting to perish

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 XYW is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XYW, 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 AY11 XYW registered?

AY11 XYW is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 March 2011.

Is AY11 XYW safe to buy?

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