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YC16 HVP

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,159 mi
Last recorded79,159 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 HVP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 79,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 71,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 64,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and becoming worn 2-3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 64,547 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 30,005 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 30,005 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 28,009 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 28,008 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 23,750 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 20,911 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 15,963 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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YC16 HVP is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC16 HVP, 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 YC16 HVP registered?

YC16 HVP is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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The MOT history for YC16 HVP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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