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YG61 BSU

2011 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,719 mi
Last recorded46,719 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 BSU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 46,719 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 46,717 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side - cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 44,660 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2023 43,683 miles

Outer Sill covers fitted

Vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2023 43,681 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Outer Sill covers fitted

Vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 42,834 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 41,922 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 39,567 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 39,567 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 37,259 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 34,040 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 30,654 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 30,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,700 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 27,335 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 20,642 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 15,552 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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YG61 BSU is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YG61 BSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YG61 BSU?

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What year was YG61 BSU registered?

YG61 BSU is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is YG61 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG61 BSU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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