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YP16 HBZ

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,040 mi
Last recorded115,040 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 HBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 115,040 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 104,684 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 92,637 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 92,637 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 91,019 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 88,508 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 85,728 miles

oil/service light on dash

tyre monitoring light on dash

Fail 14 Oct 2020 85,728 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

oil/service light on dash

tyre monitoring light on dash

Pass 27 Mar 2020 67,251 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 67,251 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 46,696 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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YP16 HBZ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,586cc 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 YP16 HBZ, 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 YP16 HBZ registered?

YP16 HBZ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is YP16 HBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP16 HBZ 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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