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EY16 DYV

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,866 mi
Last recorded42,866 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY16 DYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 42,866 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

tpms light on

Fail 24 Jan 2026 42,866 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 25 Jan 2025 37,956 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 32,853 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 32,853 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 30,265 miles

all tyres starting to crack & perish

Pass 6 Apr 2022 27,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 24,873 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 21,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut in N/S/F sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 21,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut in N/S/F sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 18,291 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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EY16 DYV is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EY16 DYV, 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 EY16 DYV registered?

EY16 DYV is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is EY16 DYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY16 DYV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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