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GF16 YGJ

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,471 mi
Last recorded58,471 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF16 YGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 58,471 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 58,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2024 52,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on a flat spot as tyre is going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm side wall damaged two deep small cuts also! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 52,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall where chalked tyre on 1.6mm also (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on a flat spot as tyre is going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm side wall damaged two deep small cuts also! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 45,462 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 36,206 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 28,051 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 22,788 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 22,788 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 17,457 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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GF16 YGJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF16 YGJ, 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 GF16 YGJ registered?

GF16 YGJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is GF16 YGJ safe to buy?

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