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YY61 HVW

2011 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,805 mi
Last recorded68,805 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Swift55,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 HVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 68,805 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake ferrules showing slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 64,739 miles

handbrake only just met required limits OSR BRAKE IS NOISY WHEN WHEEL SPUN BUT PADS APPEAR FINE

Pass 3 Oct 2023 60,984 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake only just made the minimum requirement

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 56,336 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hoses ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

handbrake only just passes advise investigation

Pass 14 Oct 2021 51,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains/rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 45,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 41,671 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 37,361 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 33,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 29,451 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 24,740 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 19,409 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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YY61 HVW is a 2011 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YY61 HVW, 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 YY61 HVW registered?

YY61 HVW is a 2011 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is YY61 HVW safe to buy?

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