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PY11 JFE

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,368 mi
Last recorded102,368 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY11 JFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 102,368 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 99,023 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 92,418 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 84,930 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 75,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 6 Dec 2021 75,548 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 4 Dec 2020 68,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 52,737 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 52,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2018 44,280 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 44,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 35,300 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 35,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 May 2016 20,482 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 6,998 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 5,375 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 JFE is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JFE, 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 JFE is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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