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YJ65 PFT

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,957 mi
Last recorded80,957 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ65 PFT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 80,957 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2026 80,957 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

under covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2024 76,704 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 76,704 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 73,654 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 69,303 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 65,310 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 62,149 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 55,382 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 55,382 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 42,037 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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YJ65 PFT is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 YJ65 PFT, 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 YJ65 PFT registered?

YJ65 PFT is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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The MOT history for YJ65 PFT 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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