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FY61 FHT

2011 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,290 mi
Last recorded54,290 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 FHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 54,290 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 51,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2023 49,212 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 46,140 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 41,905 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 39,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split in wiper (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 39,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords close legal limit and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perishing badly also (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split in wiper (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 37,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread down to 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 33,845 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 30,392 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 30,392 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,035 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 25,636 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 20,934 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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FY61 FHT is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FY61 FHT, 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 FY61 FHT registered?

FY61 FHT is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is FY61 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 FHT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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