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YM16 VXX

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,965 mi
Last recorded61,965 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM16 VXX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 61,965 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 61,965 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 55,608 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 55,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 49,933 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 49,848 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/16/83v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 31 May 2023 43,734 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 38,106 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 31,061 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 31,061 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 25,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0 mm markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 21,556 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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YM16 VXX is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM16 VXX, 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 YM16 VXX registered?

YM16 VXX is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YM16 VXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM16 VXX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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