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BK61 UYM

2011 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,133 mi
Last recorded82,133 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 UYM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 82,133 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking, wearing inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn below 3mm, cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2025 79,450 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front to rear and rear rigid brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 1 Jul 2025 79,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front to rear and rear rigid brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 2 Jul 2024 75,035 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop linkage dust cover deteriorating

Nearside Front tyre wearing edge

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

all rigid brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 3 Jul 2023 69,805 miles

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 3 Jul 2023 69,805 miles

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

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 4 Jul 2022 66,072 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 62,713 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 62,713 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (osf side light) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding nsr osr (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Dec 2020 54,521 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 54,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 50,233 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 44,723 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 37,663 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 30,777 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 25,158 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 18,803 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 UYM is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BK61 UYM, 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 UYM registered?

BK61 UYM is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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