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YH11 UVW

2011 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,514 mi
Last recorded80,514 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 UVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 80,514 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 80,504 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 76,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus walls slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2023 72,932 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 72,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cords on outer tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 67,546 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 64,372 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 64,370 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 59,176 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 59,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 49,946 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE SLIGHTLY NOISEY

Pass 16 Apr 2018 42,882 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 37,109 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 31,205 miles

both rear tyres are low on tread

Pass 6 Feb 2015 25,223 miles

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 21 Feb 2014 18,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UVW is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

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

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