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YG61 BSV

2011 Suzuki Swift

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,576 mi
Last recorded126,576 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 BSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 126,576 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 & perished (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to underneath components

Pass 22 Aug 2024 121,326 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underneath components

Fail 22 Aug 2024 121,326 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to underneath components

Pass 16 Aug 2023 115,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sump pan corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2023 115,962 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipe at rear of vehicle near fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sump pan corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 112,090 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 112,090 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 100,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 86,266 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 71,394 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 61,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 61,565 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 51,314 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 51,314 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 40,300 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,563 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 21,168 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 BSV is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel 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 BSV, 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 YG61 BSV registered?

YG61 BSV is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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