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YE16 APU

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,572 mi
Last recorded103,572 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 APU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 103,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Mar 2026 103,571 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Mar 2025 96,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside fuel pipe corroded central

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated could do with some adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 84,714 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Nearside centre. ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly damaged/cracked, but not affecting light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 84,714 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Nearside centre. ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly damaged/cracked, but not affecting light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread getting low, 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low, 2.5 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 76,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Head lamp is slightly damaged/cracked but not effecting the light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded is starting to corrode slightly. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 76,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 62,993 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 57,699 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 57,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 51,751 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 44,653 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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YE16 APU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE16 APU, 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 YE16 APU registered?

YE16 APU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 April 2016.

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