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YR61 VVU

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,635 mi
Last recorded141,635 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 VVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 141,635 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 141,635 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 130,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 115,570 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 112,281 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 108,850 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 105,579 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe to front of vehicle heavily corroded, not leaking.

Fail 11 Aug 2017 105,579 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe to front of vehicle heavily corroded, not leaking.

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 84,301 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 64,478 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 46,890 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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YR61 VVU is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR61 VVU, 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 YR61 VVU registered?

YR61 VVU is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is YR61 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR61 VVU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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