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GY16 XRE

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,461 mi
Last recorded14,461 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 14,461 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2026 14,459 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside and Nearside wiper blades beginning to split

Pass 23 Apr 2025 13,733 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 12,954 miles

Handbrake lever operation high

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2023 12,082 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 10,842 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 9,297 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 8,052 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 6,681 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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GY16 XRE 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 XRE, 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 GY16 XRE registered?

GY16 XRE is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 May 2016.

Is GY16 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY16 XRE 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.

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