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NL16 YHN

2016 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,428 mi
Last recorded73,428 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 YHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 73,428 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 66,899 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 59,977 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 52,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 52,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 45,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 37,638 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 32,051 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to shoulder ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 23,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 23,763 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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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NL16 YHN is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL16 YHN, 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 NL16 YHN registered?

NL16 YHN is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is NL16 YHN safe to buy?

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