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CV61 YLX

2011 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,634 mi
Last recorded52,634 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 YLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 52,634 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides- plus rear bushes are perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/16- 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides- off flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 47,354 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 44,528 miles

rear axle corroded slightly

Fail 28 Sep 2023 44,528 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2022 41,862 miles

rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2021 38,965 miles

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

rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2020 36,861 miles

rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2019 34,527 miles

Nearside Front 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))

rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2018 30,141 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 26,230 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2016 22,755 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 22,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 18,742 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 12,460 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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CV61 YLX 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 CV61 YLX, 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 CV61 YLX registered?

CV61 YLX is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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