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GD16 YWO

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,876 mi
Last recorded115,876 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 YWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 115,876 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 115,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Re Attach pipe under bonnet (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 105,345 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 x chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 105,343 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Measure 17mm ....Min is 20mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Caught in seat latch behind seat (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Neither lamps work (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low approx 4 - 5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Sanded & greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Caught in seat latch behind seat (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Sanded & greased (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 x chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 95,286 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 95,286 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 84,327 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 84,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 73,217 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 60,666 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 60,666 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 44,264 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 26,675 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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GD16 YWO is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GD16 YWO, 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 GD16 YWO registered?

GD16 YWO is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 June 2016.

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