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GY11 KNZ

2011 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,519 mi
Last recorded53,519 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 KNZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 53,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 53,519 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 47,780 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 46,502 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 45,684 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 44,950 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 43,636 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 42,899 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 41,498 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 41,497 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 39,359 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,312 miles

both front suspension arms back bushes are worn

Fail 28 Mar 2017 36,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 20,575 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 20,575 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,334 miles

Offside rear light unit damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2015 15,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2014 12,022 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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GY11 KNZ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GY11 KNZ, 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 GY11 KNZ registered?

GY11 KNZ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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