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YD61 EFJ

2011 Suzuki Swift

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,564 mi
Last recorded148,564 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 EFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 148,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 148,561 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 143,946 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 143,941 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 138,665 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 131,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 126,027 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 121,001 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 114,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge of tread

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 96,124 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nsf inner bead on wheel rim slightly damaged

sump lug deteriated and sealant present small drip

Pass 30 Jan 2018 86,518 miles

Rear wiper split

Front brake pads worn 80%

Fail 30 Jan 2018 86,518 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake pads worn 80%

Rear wiper split

brake pedal rubber cover split

Pass 1 Feb 2017 76,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175.65.15 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 76,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175.65.15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175.65.15 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 61,210 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 44,756 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 40,705 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 EFJ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EFJ, 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 EFJ registered?

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

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