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DG61 YCW

2011 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,778 mi
Last recorded109,778 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 YCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 109,778 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Corrosion under car

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

PARKING BRAKE AND SERVICE BRAKE HAVE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 14 Jan 2026 109,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside rear along floor to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Corrosion under car

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 16 Jan 2025 103,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front lower arms (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 103,047 miles

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

Position lamp not working n/s and o/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front lower arms (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 96,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

under-body has general surface corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2022 92,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides are slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Oct 2021 84,658 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 72,896 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake has slight reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 58,861 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 51,482 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 51,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing indicator missing on near side wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp and side light don't work together (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 45,206 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Sep 2016 37,302 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 30,006 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 24,384 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DG61 YCW is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG61 YCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG61 YCW registered?

DG61 YCW is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is DG61 YCW safe to buy?

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