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OY11 BUA

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

35,147 mi
Last recorded35,147 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY11 BUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 35,147 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 34,359 miles

hand/parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Nov 2023 31,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on centre band 1.8mm 185/55 r16 83v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 27,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on centre band 185/55 r16 83v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 23,153 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 20,194 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 16,873 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 16,354 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 15,706 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 14,513 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 14,513 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 13,478 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 11,873 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 10,283 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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OY11 BUA is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY11 BUA, 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 OY11 BUA registered?

OY11 BUA is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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The MOT history for OY11 BUA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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