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YD16 SJM

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,384 mi
Last recorded41,384 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD16 SJM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 41,384 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 38,819 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 35,315 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 31,637 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 31,637 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 26,440 miles

Both front tyres approx 3mm tread

Fail 6 Jun 2022 26,440 miles

Both front tyres approx 3mm tread

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 21,081 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Feb 2020 16,118 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 15,529 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 15,529 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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YD16 SJM is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 YD16 SJM, 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

How do I check the history of YD16 SJM?

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What year was YD16 SJM registered?

YD16 SJM is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 August 2016.

Is YD16 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD16 SJM 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.

Does YD16 SJM have outstanding finance?

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