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YH11 UVK

2011 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,149 mi
Last recorded124,149 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 UVK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 124,149 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 123,725 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both inner sills badly rusted

Fail 29 May 2025 123,725 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both inner sills badly rusted

Pass 15 Aug 2024 121,059 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 121,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 115,450 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 115,440 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

nearside rear brake bleed nipple broken

Fail 10 Jul 2023 115,429 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (corroding under bonnet) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 104,006 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 May 2021 96,973 miles

DRIVERS SUN REMOVED

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

Fail 17 May 2021 96,973 miles

DRIVERS SUN REMOVED

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 93,850 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2019 90,244 miles

Rear centre brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres wearing low

light oil leak around the oil filter

Fail 20 Apr 2019 90,148 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear centre brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres wearing low

light oil leak around the oil filter

Pass 16 May 2018 83,899 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyers worn low

Fail 6 May 2018 83,898 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyers worn low

Pass 4 May 2017 63,211 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 52,619 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 45,319 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres worn to 2mm on outer edge

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 6 May 2015 45,319 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres worn to 2mm on outer edge

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 8 May 2014 33,470 miles

both rear tyres cracked+worn to 3mm

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 UVK is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YH11 UVK, 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 YH11 UVK registered?

YH11 UVK is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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The MOT history for YH11 UVK shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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