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FL61 YWD

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,061 mi
Last recorded138,061 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 138,061 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 129,491 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 129,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 124,983 miles

both rear inner sills rusty n/ s rear brake pipe rusty. both front discs rusty inner faces.

Pass 10 Nov 2022 116,792 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 116,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 107,420 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 107,420 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Forward (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rearward (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Forward (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rearward (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 100,356 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 100,356 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 91,649 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 80,595 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 80,594 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 72,441 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 65,049 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 51,786 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 38,733 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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FL61 YWD is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YWD, 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 YWD registered?

FL61 YWD is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is FL61 YWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 YWD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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