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BT16 YXS

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,777 mi
Last recorded53,777 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 YXS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 53,777 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Flange bolts rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 53,729 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Flange bolts rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 46,802 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 38,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre is also cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Oct 2023 28,519 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 21,633 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 20,721 miles

rear wiper worn

Fail 9 Mar 2022 20,721 miles

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

rear wiper worn

Pass 9 Mar 2021 19,368 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 17,550 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 17,550 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 9,737 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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BT16 YXS is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT16 YXS, 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.

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What year was BT16 YXS registered?

BT16 YXS is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is BT16 YXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT16 YXS shows 12 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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