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DY61 BTZ

2011 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,494 mi
Last recorded95,494 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 BTZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 95,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (All exposed sections of rear brake pipes corroded ) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 73,413 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear exposed end sections of brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 70,568 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest point on tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 63,970 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 57,003 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 49,713 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))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 44,860 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 40,610 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 34,880 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 27,985 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 20,586 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 17,077 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 14,690 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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DY61 BTZ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DY61 BTZ, 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 DY61 BTZ registered?

DY61 BTZ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is DY61 BTZ safe to buy?

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