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YL65 VRY

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,742 mi
Last recorded95,742 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 VRY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 95,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 80,932 miles

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

parking brake travel requires adjustment and service

Fail 27 Jan 2025 80,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

parking brake travel requires adjustment and service

Pass 23 Jan 2024 67,531 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 67,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 60,201 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 55,721 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 50,491 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 46,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 38,124 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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YL65 VRY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL65 VRY, 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 YL65 VRY registered?

YL65 VRY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 January 2016.

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