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GY61 GUG

2011 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,423 mi
Last recorded105,423 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 GUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 105,423 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front low on tread , worn on edge and perished in the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section going into the hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 105,423 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front low on tread , worn on edge and perished in the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section going into the hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 100,125 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 93,725 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 87,906 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 87,906 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 83,269 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of centre section of front to offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 76,526 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 70,814 miles

Hand brake travel high

Offside Rear Brake binding

Pass 2 Nov 2018 61,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 52,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 52,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 44,338 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 33,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 24,743 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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GY61 GUG is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY61 GUG, 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 GY61 GUG registered?

GY61 GUG is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 November 2011.

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