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KV61 YWS

2011 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,791 mi
Last recorded73,791 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 YWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 73,791 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 73,791 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 69,920 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 65,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 61,428 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 57,254 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 53,141 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

some cracking in all four tyre treads

Fail 13 Aug 2021 53,141 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

some cracking in all four tyre treads

Pass 10 Aug 2020 50,267 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 47,595 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 47,595 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 44,928 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 44,928 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 41,498 miles

Nearside Rear tyre pressure was low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 41,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre pressure was low

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 36,303 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 32,124 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 32,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 26,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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KV61 YWS is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KV61 YWS, 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 KV61 YWS registered?

KV61 YWS is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is KV61 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV61 YWS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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