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GL16 YKU

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,969 mi
Last recorded84,969 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 YKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 84,969 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 7 May 2025 79,784 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 74,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting / badly perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting / badly perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting / badly perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 69,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly perished & cracked within tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly perished & cracked within tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly perished & cracked within tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 61,111 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 61,111 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 52,508 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 52,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 46,942 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 34,753 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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GL16 YKU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL16 YKU, 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 GL16 YKU registered?

GL16 YKU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is GL16 YKU safe to buy?

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