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YH61 VBP

2011 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,098 mi
Last recorded35,098 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 VBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 35,098 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 35,205 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 34,344 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 34,340 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 33,375 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 32,403 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 31,601 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 30,982 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 30,189 miles

play in steering rack on near side

Pass 3 Oct 2017 28,585 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 26,725 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 24,489 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

slight play in near side inner steering rack joint

Pass 17 Oct 2014 22,524 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 VBP is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Silver 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 YH61 VBP, 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 YH61 VBP registered?

YH61 VBP is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 October 2011.

Is YH61 VBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 VBP 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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