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BJ61 CYK

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,877 mi
Last recorded116,877 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 CYK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 116,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flex hose to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r brake pipe from flex hose to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 116,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flex hose to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r brake pipe from flex hose to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wiper rubber coming of (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 109,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S front to rear end parts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 109,362 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S front to rear end parts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing not checked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 99,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S front to rear end parts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 99,233 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S front to rear end parts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 88,216 miles

Front tyres nearing wear indicators

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 79,346 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 70,557 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 70,556 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 60,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 47,977 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 41,804 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 35,470 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 35,470 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 29,219 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 22,193 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 22,193 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BJ61 CYK is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ61 CYK, 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 BJ61 CYK registered?

BJ61 CYK is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 November 2011.

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