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YH16 XRU

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,909 mi
Last recorded28,909 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 XRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 28,909 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 28,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 23,926 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 21,338 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 18,982 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 8,981 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 16,599 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS-OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 15,245 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 12,637 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))

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 XRU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XRU, 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 XRU registered?

YH16 XRU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is YH16 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH16 XRU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH16 XRU have outstanding finance?

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