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SA11 BYF

2011 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,657 mi
Last recorded49,657 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 BYF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 49,657 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 49,165 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 48,571 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 47,982 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 46,674 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 46,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 45,499 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 45,153 miles

Offside Rear brakes has a slight bind.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 44,645 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 44,645 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 44,305 miles

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2016 43,962 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 35,089 miles

Both front tyres very lightly cracked on treads

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has uneven wear

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 35,049 miles

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

Both front tyres very lightly cracked on treads

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has uneven wear

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 22,958 miles

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

Slight oil leak from filter

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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SA11 BYF is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SA11 BYF, 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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SA11 BYF is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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