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PY61 AEN

2011 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,380 mi
Last recorded112,380 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 AEN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 112,380 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2025 112,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2024 102,944 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front anti roll link dust cover slightly split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 102,944 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front anti roll link dust cover slightly split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 95,253 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 95,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 91,726 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 82,678 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 72,899 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 72,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 66,001 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 66,001 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 49,782 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 38,305 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 29,291 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 25,217 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 25,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear has a nail in it

Pass 17 Dec 2014 20,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PY61 AEN is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY61 AEN, 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 PY61 AEN registered?

PY61 AEN is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 December 2011.

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The MOT history for PY61 AEN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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