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YR16 VMO

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,190 mi
Last recorded42,190 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 42,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

handbrake lever high

Fail 28 Jan 2026 42,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

handbrake lever high

Pass 6 Jan 2025 38,997 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 35,284 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 31,482 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 29,039 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 26,904 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 23,296 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low outer edge

Fail 28 Jul 2020 23,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2019 15,937 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 VMO is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VMO, 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 VMO registered?

YR16 VMO is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is YR16 VMO safe to buy?

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Does YR16 VMO have outstanding finance?

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