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YC11 HUJ

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,997 mi
Last recorded122,997 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 HUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 122,997 miles

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

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

exhaust emission just met

under seal applied

Fail 19 Dec 2025 122,994 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Near tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Surface corrosion to under vehicle

Vehicle undersealed suspension components brake pipes

Pass 3 Dec 2024 119,759 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 115,260 miles

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

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

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

car slightly smoking

Fail 9 Dec 2023 115,260 miles

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

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

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

car slightly smoking

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 110,486 miles

light blue smoke coming out

Fail 9 Dec 2022 110,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

light blue smoke coming out

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 105,087 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 94,325 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 94,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 88,255 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 88,255 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 79,257 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 72,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit middle tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 51,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 35,323 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,306 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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YC11 HUJ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,248cc diesel 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 YC11 HUJ, 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 YC11 HUJ registered?

YC11 HUJ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 May 2011.

Is YC11 HUJ safe to buy?

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