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DV16 YKB

2016 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,821 mi
Last recorded74,821 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 YKB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 74,821 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 74,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 56,925 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 39,616 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 39,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2024 37,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front tyres cracking in tread // both tyres worn on inside edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 37,214 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front tyres cracking in tread // both tyres worn on inside edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear noise bfrom brakes when wheel turned

Pass 13 Mar 2023 31,803 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 25,527 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 21,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 19,097 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 15,188 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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DV16 YKB is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Silver 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 DV16 YKB, 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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DV16 YKB is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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