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YA16 EWB

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,932 mi
Last recorded34,932 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 EWB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 34,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2024 33,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 31,698 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 31,698 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 28,982 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 28,982 miles

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

tyre warning light is on

Pass 17 May 2021 25,706 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 23,350 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2020 23,347 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 14 May 2019 19,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF OSF Inner Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside 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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YA16 EWB 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 70%.

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 YA16 EWB, 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 YA16 EWB registered?

YA16 EWB is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is YA16 EWB safe to buy?

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