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YT61 KGU

2011 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,876 mi
Last recorded86,876 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 KGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 86,876 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2024 77,316 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2023 68,370 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 59,813 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 59,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 54,945 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 54,945 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 50,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 50,016 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 45,119 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 45,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 39,088 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 34,091 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 27,263 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 21,436 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2014 16,436 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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YT61 KGU 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 75%.

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 YT61 KGU, 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 YT61 KGU registered?

YT61 KGU is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is YT61 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT61 KGU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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