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YF61 CJY

2011 Suzuki Swift

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,022 mi
Last recorded96,022 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 CJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 96,022 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2025 96,022 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 92,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Various point of surface corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Fail 29 May 2024 92,135 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside & Offside. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various point of surface corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 4 Aug 2023 85,615 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Various points of surface corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 2 Aug 2022 83,245 miles

General under body corrosion at rear end.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 83,245 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion at rear end.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 73,501 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 72,301 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 70,472 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 66,320 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 66,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 59,783 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 13,424 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 42,854 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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YF61 CJY is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF61 CJY, 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 YF61 CJY registered?

YF61 CJY is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 December 2011.

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