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YH16 JVK

2016 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,566 mi
Last recorded45,566 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 JVK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 45,566 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both offside and nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to and from brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to and from brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both offside and nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 43,939 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 41,314 miles

stone chip in windscreen

tyre light on dash

heavy surface cracks nearside/offside rear tyres

some damage offside front outer tyre sidewall

Fail 14 Mar 2024 41,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

heavy surface cracks nearside/offside rear tyres

some damage offside front outer tyre sidewall

stone chip in windscreen

tyre light on dash

Pass 27 Mar 2023 35,919 miles

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

cracks in nearside rear tyre

handbrake lever travel high

Fail 27 Mar 2023 35,919 miles

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

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

cracks in nearside rear tyre

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 15 Mar 2022 31,455 miles

Nearside Front 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))

cracks nearside rear and both front tyres

oil service light on

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Mar 2022 31,455 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

cracks nearside rear and both front tyres

oil service light on

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2021 27,536 miles

amber oil light on dash , handbrake lever travel high

stone chip in windscreen

surface cracks nearside/offside front and nearside rear tyres and with both front tyres worn just under 3mm

Fail 11 Mar 2021 27,536 miles

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

amber oil light on dash , handbrake lever travel high

stone chip in windscreen

surface cracks nearside/offside front and nearside rear tyres and with both front tyres worn just under 3mm

Pass 9 Mar 2020 23,651 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 16,595 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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YH16 JVK is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Orange 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 YH16 JVK, 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 YH16 JVK registered?

YH16 JVK is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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