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KP61 YJL

2011 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,648 mi
Last recorded107,648 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP61 YJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 107,648 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 107,644 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 100,088 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 94,316 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 94,316 miles

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 3 Jan 2023 88,801 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 85,839 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 85,839 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 77,335 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 77,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2019 73,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit, Inner Shoulder Worn. 185/55V16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit, Inner Shoulder Worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wiper Smearing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor Damage Inside 'A' Zone - 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 73,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit, Inner Shoulder Worn. 185/55V16. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit, Inner Shoulder Worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wiper Smearing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor Damage Inside 'A' Zone - 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 69,530 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 62,607 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 62,607 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 57,304 miles

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

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 24 Nov 2016 57,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 7 Dec 2015 44,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 30,599 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 30,599 miles

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

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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KP61 YJL is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KP61 YJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP61 YJL registered?

KP61 YJL is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 December 2011.

Is KP61 YJL safe to buy?

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