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YT11 DWU

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,957 mi
Last recorded116,957 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT11 DWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 116,957 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking and on 3mm (185/55R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2026 116,957 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking and on 3mm (185/55R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 114,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak near gearbox drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Fronts on 4mm, rears on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 112,633 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 112,470 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 97,966 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 97,966 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 83,531 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 62,908 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 44,536 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 43,754 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 43,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,250 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 31,132 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,599 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres have small age cracks

Pass 31 Mar 2014 15,353 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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YT11 DWU 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 81.3%.

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 YT11 DWU, 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 YT11 DWU registered?

YT11 DWU is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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