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YL65 VUK

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,577 mi
Last recorded138,577 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 VUK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 138,577 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 138,577 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 127,398 miles

Front dash, oil/spanner light on

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 127,390 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front dash, oil/spanner light on

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 111,172 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, on 3mm, 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Pass 19 Jan 2023 89,888 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, back bushes are splitting, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front factory fitted engine trims/covers,

Pass 20 Jan 2022 86,999 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 56,480 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 44,288 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 38,478 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from rear view mirror, & dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 38,478 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from rear view mirror, & dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 VUK 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 YL65 VUK, 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 YL65 VUK registered?

YL65 VUK is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 January 2016.

Is YL65 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL65 VUK 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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