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VE11 YBL

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,599 mi
Last recorded123,599 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 YBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 123,599 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn/split

Pass 1 May 2024 121,380 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake performance 78kgf compare with offside rear 120kgf

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

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

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

oil level too low topped up 3 litres

Fail 17 Apr 2024 121,339 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

oil level too low topped up 3 litres

Pass 18 Apr 2023 114,453 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 114,450 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 107,160 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 107,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 103,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted cutting into tyre (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 100,603 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside pipes coroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 100,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside pipes coroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 91,428 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension upper mounting has slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 86,258 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 86,219 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,121 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,706 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,812 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 45,082 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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VE11 YBL is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VE11 YBL, 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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VE11 YBL is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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