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YT61 WGZ

2011 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,612 mi
Last recorded43,612 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 WGZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 43,612 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 43,609 miles

Passenger's seat with a defective structure Headrest missing (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 41,463 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 39,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 38,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy age cracking at limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy age cracking at limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 38,792 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy age cracking at limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy age cracking at limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 38,014 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 37,323 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 37,323 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 36,319 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 30,734 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 26,971 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 26,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 21,942 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 17,182 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 11,142 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 11,142 miles

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

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

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 WGZ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WGZ, 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 WGZ registered?

YT61 WGZ is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is YT61 WGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT61 WGZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YT61 WGZ have outstanding finance?

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