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YH16 ZVJ

2016 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,660 mi
Last recorded60,660 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 ZVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 60,660 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 60,660 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 56,711 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 56,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 50,642 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 45,276 miles

tpms light on

Pass 27 Oct 2022 37,134 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively at upper limit (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 29,476 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 27,007 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 21,053 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 21,053 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 10,686 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 ZVJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ registered?

YH16 ZVJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is YH16 ZVJ safe to buy?

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Does YH16 ZVJ have outstanding finance?

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