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YD11 EKV

2011 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,363 mi
Last recorded87,363 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD11 EKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 87,363 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 77,844 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 71,303 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 71,302 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 68,612 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 68,610 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 65,294 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 65,294 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 60,597 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 48,065 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 33,756 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 38,583 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 37,162 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 37,150 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 33,622 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 28,004 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 21,490 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 15,458 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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YD11 EKV is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YD11 EKV, 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 YD11 EKV registered?

YD11 EKV is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is YD11 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD11 EKV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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