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YR16 VMA

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,009 mi
Last recorded70,009 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 VMA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 70,009 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 65,697 miles

Offside Front Upper small stone chip in windscreen not effecting drivers view

osf/nsf lower ball joint cover perishing/deteriorating

Pass 20 May 2024 61,844 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 57,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 53,054 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 48,594 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 44,658 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 37,595 miles

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))

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 VMA is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR16 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

YR16 VMA is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is YR16 VMA safe to buy?

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