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L88 YDV

2011 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,283 mi
Last recorded104,283 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 YDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 104,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 104,283 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 95,472 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 95,472 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 88,782 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 83,550 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 83,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 74,442 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 66,575 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 66,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 59,664 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 59,664 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 51,540 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 51,540 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 44,170 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 44,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 35,877 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 27,265 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 21,335 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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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L88 YDV 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 63.2%.

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 L88 YDV, 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 L88 YDV registered?

L88 YDV is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 August 2011.

Is L88 YDV safe to buy?

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