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GY66 OWJ

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,271 mi
Last recorded29,271 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY66 OWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 29,271 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 25,177 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 24,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 22,636 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 14,392 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 9,547 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 9,547 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 8,016 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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GY66 OWJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GY66 OWJ, 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 GY66 OWJ registered?

GY66 OWJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 October 2016.

Is GY66 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY66 OWJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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