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LY61 DRV

2011 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,823 mi
Last recorded93,823 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY61 DRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 93,823 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 90,910 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 88,143 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 85,036 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 81,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 78,500 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective needs replacing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 78,500 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective needs replacing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 75,148 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 75,148 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 65,792 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 65,792 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 58,333 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 41,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 41,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 23,997 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres deteriated

Pass 29 Aug 2015 15,783 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 13,902 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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LY61 DRV is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LY61 DRV, 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

How do I check the history of LY61 DRV?

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What year was LY61 DRV registered?

LY61 DRV is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is LY61 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY61 DRV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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