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YJ66 GTL

2016 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,097 mi
Last recorded83,097 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ66 GTL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 83,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 83,092 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 69,839 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front fog light poor condition

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Jun 2025 69,839 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front fog light poor condition

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jun 2024 58,007 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp corroded

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 19 Jun 2024 58,007 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp corroded

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 20 Jun 2023 53,037 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 53,037 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 45,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Jun 2022 45,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jun 2021 36,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 28,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 28,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 25,363 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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YJ66 GTL is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YJ66 GTL, 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 YJ66 GTL registered?

YJ66 GTL is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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