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YH65 GEK

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,296 mi
Last recorded77,296 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH65 GEK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 77,296 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 77,296 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 69,806 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 69,806 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 60,344 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 60,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Jan 2023 50,821 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 50,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 41,858 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 41,858 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 33,085 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 1 Feb 2020 27,324 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 21,537 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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YH65 GEK is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YH65 GEK, 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 YH65 GEK registered?

YH65 GEK is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 February 2016.

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The MOT history for YH65 GEK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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