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YA66 XZL

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,486 mi
Last recorded72,486 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA66 XZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 72,486 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushies cracks. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 72,483 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))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushies cracks. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 68,326 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 63,921 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 52,506 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 42,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 36,220 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 27,952 miles

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

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

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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YA66 XZL is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA66 XZL, 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 YA66 XZL registered?

YA66 XZL is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 December 2016.

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