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SP61 YVF

2011 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,409 mi
Last recorded72,409 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 YVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 72,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2026 72,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2026 72,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2025 68,103 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 68,103 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 63,945 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 63,945 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 58,358 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 52,777 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 52,777 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 47,915 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 45,986 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 42,966 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2019 42,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 36,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 28,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper slight tear still clears screen

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr and osr tyres tread cracked nsr tyre is @3mm on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2016 24,851 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 24,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 17,143 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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SP61 YVF is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SP61 YVF, 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 SP61 YVF registered?

SP61 YVF is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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