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YH61 EHW

2011 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,525 mi
Last recorded73,525 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 EHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 73,525 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 67,536 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 67,536 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 61,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R BRAKE PIPE, ACROSS SUSPENSION BEAM, CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 61,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R BRAKE PIPE, ACROSS SUSPENSION BEAM, CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear O/S HANDBRAKE WORKING, REDUCED EFFORT, HANDBRAKE TRAVEL, SLIGHTLY LONG.

Pass 8 Feb 2023 56,394 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 47,970 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 41,595 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 35,677 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 35,618 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 35,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 28,393 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 20,748 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 18,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding / seperation (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding/seperation (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 12,506 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 9,697 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 6,760 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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YH61 EHW is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YH61 EHW, 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 YH61 EHW registered?

YH61 EHW is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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