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YD61 DZV

2011 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,310 mi
Last recorded41,310 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 DZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 41,310 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusting on all 4 rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 38,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light rusting on exposed ends of front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 35,985 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light rusting on both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-to-rear pipes rusty at rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily perished and low tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 34,233 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rusting on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusting on exposed sections of plastic covered pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 32,589 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rusting on all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusting on exposed sections of rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gear box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 31,235 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed sections of rear brake pipes rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 27,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 24,761 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 10 Feb 2017 21,556 miles

both front tyres 3mm

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 1 Mar 2016 19,252 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Feb 2015 16,664 miles

All tyres starting to perish/split

Door check straps noisy

Fail 27 Feb 2015 16,664 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres starting to perish/split

Door check straps noisy

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YD61 DZV is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YD61 DZV, 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 YD61 DZV registered?

YD61 DZV is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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