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PL65 FYV

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,240 mi
Last recorded33,240 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL65 FYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 33,240 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 33,213 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 29,801 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 26,681 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s wishbone rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 26,681 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s wishbone rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 23,699 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 19,983 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 16,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Feb 2020 14,135 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 14,135 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 10,819 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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PL65 FYV is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc 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 PL65 FYV, 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 PL65 FYV registered?

PL65 FYV is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 February 2016.

Is PL65 FYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL65 FYV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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