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GY16 BWX

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,974 mi
Last recorded32,974 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 BWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 32,974 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 27,203 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 24,824 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 23,638 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 23,638 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror back missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 22,223 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 21,358 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 20,117 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 15,593 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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GY16 BWX is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY16 BWX, 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

How do I check the history of GY16 BWX?

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What year was GY16 BWX registered?

GY16 BWX is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is GY16 BWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY16 BWX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY16 BWX have outstanding finance?

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