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PY16 HWT

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,064 mi
Last recorded115,064 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY16 HWT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 115,064 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 27 Jun 2025 104,051 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 104,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 91,933 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 91,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 80,065 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 68,820 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 57,726 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 48,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener

Pass 15 Aug 2019 36,932 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 36,617 miles

Nearside Front Drop Link Leaking But Preventing Ingress Of Dirt

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

TPMS Light On Dash Indicating Puncture Not Failure

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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PY16 HWT 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 81.8%.

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 PY16 HWT, 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 PY16 HWT registered?

PY16 HWT is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is PY16 HWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY16 HWT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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