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Y21 KOB

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,473 mi
Last recorded66,473 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 KOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 66,473 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 58,159 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 50,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front undertray partially insecure

Pass 26 May 2023 43,385 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2023 43,385 miles

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 Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 32,805 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 32,805 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 23,459 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 20,518 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 15,816 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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Y21 KOB is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 Y21 KOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y21 KOB registered?

Y21 KOB is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is Y21 KOB safe to buy?

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