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YC61 WVJ

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,415 mi
Last recorded64,415 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 WVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 64,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 61,720 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 58,593 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 56,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level part not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 55,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake ligh (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 55,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s/r o/s/r reg lights inop (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake ligh (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 48,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 37,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f o/s/f worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 28,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 19,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all four road tyres are cracking on sidewalls and within tread pattern

Pass 14 Oct 2016 14,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres cracking between treads

Pass 16 Oct 2015 10,353 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 7,284 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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YC61 WVJ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YC61 WVJ, 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 YC61 WVJ registered?

YC61 WVJ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is YC61 WVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 WVJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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