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YP61 ZYJ

2011 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,862 mi
Last recorded73,862 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 ZYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 73,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 73,856 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 67,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to limit 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 89,406 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 59,811 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 59,811 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 56,563 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 53,799 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 48,902 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 48,902 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 45,216 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 41,288 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 39,755 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 30,566 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 22,635 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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YP61 ZYJ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP61 ZYJ, 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

How do I check the history of YP61 ZYJ?

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What year was YP61 ZYJ registered?

YP61 ZYJ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is YP61 ZYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP61 ZYJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP61 ZYJ have outstanding finance?

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