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GC65 FSY

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,339 mi
Last recorded112,339 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC65 FSY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 112,339 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 112,182 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 107,622 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 107,622 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 96,285 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 79,182 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 79,182 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 75,477 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working NS AND OS REAR (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 71,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front discs corroded slightly

Fail 18 Oct 2021 71,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front discs corroded slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2020 60,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 60,364 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 46,234 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 22 Oct 2018 36,456 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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GC65 FSY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GC65 FSY, 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 GC65 FSY registered?

GC65 FSY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is GC65 FSY safe to buy?

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