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FL61 YVS

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,610 mi
Last recorded163,610 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 YVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 163,610 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 156,622 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))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 156,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 148,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 148,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 138,686 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 138,686 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 134,662 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 134,608 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 132,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 131,025 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 127,153 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is On legal limit, worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal,limit, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 127,153 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is On legal limit, worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal,limit, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 110,386 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (rearmost) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Age related cracks to the sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (rearmost) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Age related cracks to the sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 95,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Number plate lamp dim

Offside Rear Slight bind on brake

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 81,047 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 81,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 66,128 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FL61 YVS is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FL61 YVS, 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 FL61 YVS registered?

FL61 YVS is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 October 2011.

Is FL61 YVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 YVS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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