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FT16 BYR

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,385 mi
Last recorded66,385 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT16 BYR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 66,385 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 66,378 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 59,601 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 59,601 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 48,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 39,942 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2022 33,718 miles

O/S/F fog light damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 33,717 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F fog light damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 29,147 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 23,190 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 18,649 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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FT16 BYR 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 FT16 BYR, 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 FT16 BYR registered?

FT16 BYR is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is FT16 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT16 BYR 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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