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YA65 FRO

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,916 mi
Last recorded141,916 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA65 FRO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 141,916 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 141,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 128,996 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 128,969 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 117,847 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bumper damaged tapped up (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced outer wing tapped up (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 117,847 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bumper damaged tapped up (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced outer wing tapped up (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 109,801 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 109,801 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 100,642 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 100,642 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 100,630 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 91,368 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 75,776 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 59,423 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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YA65 FRO is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YA65 FRO, 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 YA65 FRO registered?

YA65 FRO is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 January 2016.

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