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YL16 AHV

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,547 mi
Last recorded82,547 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 AHV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 82,547 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 72,779 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 46,975 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 46,975 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH SIDE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 57,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 57,617 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 46,018 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 34,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 30,650 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 30,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 27,415 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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YL16 AHV is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White 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 YL16 AHV, 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 YL16 AHV registered?

YL16 AHV is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is YL16 AHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 AHV 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.

Does YL16 AHV have outstanding finance?

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