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YP16 XBE

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,067 mi
Last recorded74,067 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 XBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 74,067 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 67,537 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 61,238 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 54,724 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 49,140 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 49,140 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 44,395 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 44,394 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 40,282 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 36,250 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 32,808 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 XBE is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XBE, 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 YP16 XBE registered?

YP16 XBE is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 June 2016.

Is YP16 XBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP16 XBE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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