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YF11 YZY

2011 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,199 mi
Last recorded81,199 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 YZY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 81,199 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 77,874 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 77,874 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 74,417 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 72,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 72,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 69,746 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,806 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 66,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hub to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From hub to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear/to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2019 61,556 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 54,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2017 44,480 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 44,480 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 31,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 25,509 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 20,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YF11 YZY is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF11 YZY, 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 YF11 YZY registered?

YF11 YZY is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 August 2011.

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