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SL16 YTG

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,486 mi
Last recorded26,486 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 YTG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 26,486 miles

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

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

Long travel park brake leaver advise adjustment or repair

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 26,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Long travel park brake leaver advise adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also worn tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also worn tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 24,538 miles

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

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

Long travel park brake leaver, advise adjustment or repair

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 3 May 2024 22,645 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 17 May 2023 20,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Parking brake lever has moderate travel

Pass 12 May 2022 18,211 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has moderate travel - advise adjustment

Fail 12 May 2022 18,211 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has moderate travel - advise adjustment

Pass 6 May 2021 15,142 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 13,011 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 10,883 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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SL16 YTG is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White 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 SL16 YTG, 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 SL16 YTG registered?

SL16 YTG is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 May 2016.

Is SL16 YTG safe to buy?

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