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YS11 MFX

2011 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,451 mi
Last recorded94,451 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 MFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 94,451 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake high (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 83,278 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 shocks very weak (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight noise from rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 83,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn below (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 shocks very weak (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight noise from rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 72,386 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 60,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 60,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 47,296 miles

Handbrake performance only just met requirements indicating repair or adjustment required

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 28 Oct 2021 47,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake performance only just met requirements indicating repair or adjustment required

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 5 Nov 2020 36,449 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 36,449 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres are worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 25,194 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 21,898 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 18,433 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 18,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 16,064 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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YS11 MFX is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YS11 MFX, 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 YS11 MFX registered?

YS11 MFX is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 July 2011.

Is YS11 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS11 MFX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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