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YP16 HCE

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,761 mi
Last recorded22,761 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 HCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 22,761 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 21,231 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 15,038 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 9,177 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 4,648 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 4,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 2,316 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 23,613 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 16,994 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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YP16 HCE 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 YP16 HCE, 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 HCE registered?

YP16 HCE is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 April 2016.

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The MOT history for YP16 HCE 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.

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