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GY11 UVZ

2011 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,799 mi
Last recorded83,799 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 UVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 83,799 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 82,092 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 80,089 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 80,089 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 76,518 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 76,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 73,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 70,084 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 70,083 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 67,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 62,508 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 56,757 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 52,276 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 49,909 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 38,042 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 30,050 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UVZ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Grey 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 GY11 UVZ, 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 UVZ registered?

GY11 UVZ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 June 2011.

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