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DY66 APU

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,497 mi
Last recorded131,497 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY66 APU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 131,497 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 131,497 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 128,801 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 128,800 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 114,309 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 114,305 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 80,086 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 80,086 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 63,406 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 56,270 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 48,399 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 39,795 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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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DY66 APU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY66 APU, 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 DY66 APU registered?

DY66 APU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is DY66 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY66 APU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY66 APU have outstanding finance?

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