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NJ61 WYA

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,022 mi
Last recorded117,022 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 WYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 117,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 93,580 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 93,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 78,265 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 68,771 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 61,318 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 61,318 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 50,528 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 50,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 35,913 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 34,658 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 34,657 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 31,494 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 27,205 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 22,857 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 22,857 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure fitted inside/outside wrong way. (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 19,479 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 15,202 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres perrished

Fail 15 Sep 2014 15,202 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres perrished

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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NJ61 WYA is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black 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 NJ61 WYA, 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 NJ61 WYA registered?

NJ61 WYA is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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