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YH16 OWO

2016 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,663 mi
Last recorded64,663 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 64,663 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 64,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 50,423 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 50,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f metal brake pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f metal brake pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f suspension arm rear bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in n/s/r tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f suspension arm rear bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre has cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil filter corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2024 40,280 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 32,638 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 22,707 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 18,515 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 12,652 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 2,954 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 OWO is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OWO, 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 YH16 OWO registered?

YH16 OWO is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 March 2016.

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