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YL16 CJY

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,520 mi
Last recorded17,520 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 CJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 17,520 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 13,871 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 10,247 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 8,684 miles

front discs have a lip on inner side

Pass 8 Jun 2022 6,780 miles

marks on front bumper

Pass 11 Jun 2021 5,222 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 5,222 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 4,290 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 3,643 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 CJY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CJY, 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 CJY registered?

YL16 CJY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YL16 CJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 CJY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL16 CJY have outstanding finance?

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