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AY16 YRS

2016 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,325 mi
Last recorded108,325 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 YRS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 108,325 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 106,535 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 103,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 103,828 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 101,815 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 101,815 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,127 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 80,822 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 59,763 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 36,643 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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AY16 YRS is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc 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 YRS, 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 YRS registered?

AY16 YRS is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AY16 YRS safe to buy?

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