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WV11 YAK

2011 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,730 mi
Last recorded81,730 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV11 YAK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 81,730 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes, both sides, perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded at mounting locations (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corroded around axle mounting locations (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 81,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose exit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose entry (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose entry (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose exit (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes, both sides, perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded at mounting locations (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corroded around axle mounting locations (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 77,241 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 73,358 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 73,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 68,176 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 63,381 miles

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 29 Jul 2021 59,211 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 59,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 55,895 miles

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

advise travel on handbrake

Fail 30 Jul 2020 55,895 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

advise travel on handbrake

Pass 2 Aug 2019 51,008 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 35,610 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 70,577 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 22,317 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 22,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 17,172 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 45,486 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 45,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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WV11 YAK is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WV11 YAK, 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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WV11 YAK is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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