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SY11 MDK

2011 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,765 mi
Last recorded96,765 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 MDK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 96,765 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 88,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 80,904 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 1 Nov 2022 74,302 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 74,302 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 68,633 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 63,609 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 63,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 58,872 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 53,011 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 48,053 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 48,053 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 44,026 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 38,003 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,243 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 23,837 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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SY11 MDK is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SY11 MDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY11 MDK registered?

SY11 MDK is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is SY11 MDK safe to buy?

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