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SA11 BYH

2011 Suzuki Swift

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,348 mi
Last recorded133,348 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 BYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 133,348 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame, under body, inner sills and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres worn and or perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 133,346 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame, under body, inner sills and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres worn and or perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 103,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 87,731 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 83,003 miles

near side front tyre worn low

off ide front tyre poor condition /worn

Fail 24 Feb 2023 83,001 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

near side front tyre worn low

off ide front tyre poor condition /worn

Pass 19 Mar 2022 78,047 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Feb 2021 72,604 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 68,080 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 61,826 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,877 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,382 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 36,963 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 31,093 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 25,920 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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SA11 BYH is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel 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 BYH, 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 SA11 BYH registered?

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

Is SA11 BYH safe to buy?

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