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PY11 GWA

2011 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,784 mi
Last recorded105,784 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY11 GWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 105,784 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 90,547 miles

advice on further look at steering under load

advice on heavy surface corrosion at rear underside and front and rear suspension

advice on slight damage at n/s/f wheel on inside

advice on slight pitting at n/s/f and o/s/f and front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 25 Jun 2021 90,547 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

advice on further look at steering under load

advice on heavy surface corrosion at rear underside and front and rear suspension

advice on slight damage at n/s/f wheel on inside

advice on slight pitting at n/s/f and o/s/f and front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Jul 2020 89,773 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 89,754 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wing gaurd damaged

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 78,240 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 78,240 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 62,809 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,284 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 41,846 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 34,077 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2015 34,077 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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 26,854 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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PY11 GWA is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PY11 GWA, 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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PY11 GWA is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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