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YH16 UOX

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,878 mi
Last recorded49,878 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 UOX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 49,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 49,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 47,198 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 44,195 miles

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

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

oil light on

Fail 25 Mar 2024 44,195 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

oil light on

Pass 31 Mar 2023 41,993 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 37,759 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 33,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 29,454 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 22,730 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 22,730 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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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YH16 UOX 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 YH16 UOX, 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 UOX registered?

YH16 UOX is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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The MOT history for YH16 UOX 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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