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YH11 BDX

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,851 mi
Last recorded83,851 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 BDX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 83,851 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 83,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 74,768 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 67,859 miles

Nearside Front slight play steering rack end.

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

handbrake travel long.

Pass 13 Feb 2023 57,584 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD

Pass 28 Feb 2022 48,988 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN

FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BUSHES ARE SPLIITING/WORN

METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

WASHER JETS ARE POOR

Fail 28 Feb 2022 48,988 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN

FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BUSHES ARE SPLIITING/WORN

METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

WASHER JETS ARE POOR

Pass 25 Feb 2021 42,227 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE LOW ON TREAD

METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE PITTED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD

Pass 17 Feb 2020 38,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 31,841 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED AT REAR

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD

Pass 26 Feb 2018 28,415 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE LOW ON TREAD

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS POOR

FRONT WIPERBLADES ARE POOR

Pass 27 Feb 2017 24,645 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on edges and slight splitting.

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on edges and slight splitting.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 21,603 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 14,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YH11 BDX is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH11 BDX, 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

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What year was YH11 BDX registered?

YH11 BDX is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 March 2011.

Is YH11 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH11 BDX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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