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YH61 VAY

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,427 mi
Last recorded44,427 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 VAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 44,427 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 44,425 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 41,630 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear rear section. Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 41,575 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 38,694 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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 Front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 35,847 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 33,220 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 33,220 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 30,312 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 30,312 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 27,296 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 24,075 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 20,530 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 16,895 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 13,806 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 10,409 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 VAY is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc 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 YH61 VAY, 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 VAY registered?

YH61 VAY is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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