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GV16 VYP

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,681 mi
Last recorded93,681 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 VYP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 93,681 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 84,781 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 71,848 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 63,453 miles

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

park brake has reserve travel

Fail 5 Jul 2023 63,447 miles

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

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

park brake has reserve travel

Pass 11 Jul 2022 61,703 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 61,492 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 56,440 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 56,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shoulder wear inner cords not yet exposed-multiple cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm At flat spot-also cuts deep enough to reach a ply-cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 50,386 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 36,453 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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GV16 VYP is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GV16 VYP, 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 GV16 VYP registered?

GV16 VYP is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is GV16 VYP safe to buy?

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