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BK61 UYL

2011 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,377 mi
Last recorded102,377 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 UYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 102,377 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear under body covered with thick black sealnt

test in wet condition

Pass 16 Aug 2024 100,060 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 99,513 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 99,485 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 92,134 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 87,642 miles

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

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

Rear inner sills/suspension mounts slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 78,259 miles

Both rear tyres nearing wear indicators

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear surface corrosion on inner sills, fuel pipes and suspension

Pass 30 Sep 2019 69,079 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly binding and inner pad wearing thin

Pass 29 Sep 2018 56,569 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 29 Sep 2018 56,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2017 43,310 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 31,253 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 18,714 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 6,051 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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BK61 UYL is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK61 UYL, 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 BK61 UYL registered?

BK61 UYL is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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