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YD61 EEJ

2011 Suzuki Swift

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,596 mi
Last recorded93,596 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 EEJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 93,596 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 93,579 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 91,815 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 91,813 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 82,854 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 82,854 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,134 miles

Child seat fitted

Items removed

Fail 16 Sep 2016 67,988 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. should be 175 (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted

Items removed

Pass 13 Aug 2015 57,205 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,980 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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YD61 EEJ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YD61 EEJ, 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 EEJ registered?

YD61 EEJ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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