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YR16 HVD

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,322 mi
Last recorded46,322 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 HVD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 46,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 46,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 46,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 40,324 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes to rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 40,324 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes to rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 37,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 31,744 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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YR16 HVD is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR16 HVD, 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 YR16 HVD registered?

YR16 HVD is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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