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HY16 OFE

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,092 mi
Last recorded70,092 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 OFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 70,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 64,101 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 64,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 59,636 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 55,636 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 51,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - Badly Cracked - Dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tpms light on

Pass 8 Feb 2021 46,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 46,117 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake travel high

Pass 10 Feb 2020 41,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

wipers smeary

Fail 10 Feb 2020 41,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55 r16 83v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

wipers smeary

Pass 14 Jan 2019 35,056 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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HY16 OFE is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HY16 OFE, 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 HY16 OFE registered?

HY16 OFE is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is HY16 OFE safe to buy?

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