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EK11 BYR

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,883 mi
Last recorded95,883 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 BYR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 95,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 87,469 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 80,482 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 70,098 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 22 May 2023 69,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 58,997 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 49,838 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 48,690 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 48,690 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 42,043 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm and sidewall in perishing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 36,759 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres are age cracked and tread worn to 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 30,920 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 26,867 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 20,227 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 14,185 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ARE AGE/CRACKED IN TREAD AREA

DRIVERS DOOR BADLY DENTED

Fail 10 Apr 2014 14,185 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ALL 4 TYRES ARE AGE/CRACKED IN TREAD AREA

DRIVERS DOOR BADLY DENTED

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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EK11 BYR is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EK11 BYR, 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 EK11 BYR registered?

EK11 BYR is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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