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SV61 YCL

2011 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,205 mi
Last recorded78,205 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 YCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 78,205 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 66,787 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 64,419 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 64,419 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 61,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer edge, 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 58,204 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded x2. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 58,204 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded x2. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 58,203 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded x2. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 54,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 49,435 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre wearing low and perished

brake pipe slightly corroded, nearside front to rear at rear

Pass 3 Sep 2018 43,140 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 36,385 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 28,645 miles

Nearside Rear has slight cracking on the sidewalls

Pass 10 Aug 2015 19,022 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 15,077 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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SV61 YCL is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Silver 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 SV61 YCL, 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 SV61 YCL registered?

SV61 YCL is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is SV61 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV61 YCL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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