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AY16 YAJ

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,888 mi
Last recorded66,888 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 YAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 66,888 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn with lips on edges.

Nearside rear tyre tread worn slightly uneven on inner shoulder.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer shoulder of tread and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 62,444 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 62,444 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 57,155 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 51,846 miles

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

Nearside Front brake is slower to operate and release

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

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

oil filter casing is corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 47,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake is slower to operate

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 42,809 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Rear WIPER RUBBER IS SPLIT

Fail 6 Apr 2021 42,809 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Nearside Front BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Rear WIPER RUBBER IS SPLIT

Pass 29 Feb 2020 40,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 29,064 miles

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

nearside front tyre has cut on sidewall

nearside front tyre is on the legal limit

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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AY16 YAJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 37,191 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 AY16 YAJ, 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 10 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 AY16 YAJ registered?

AY16 YAJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 March 2016.

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