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YS16 FTO

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,800 mi
Last recorded102,800 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 FTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 102,800 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 102,552 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2021 77,702 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber worn through (1.1.2 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear indicators slightly white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 77,376 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber worn through (1.1.2 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear indicators slightly white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 52,063 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear wiper split

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

travel handbrake long

Fail 17 Oct 2020 52,063 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear wiper split

travel handbrake long

Pass 11 Apr 2019 26,240 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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YS16 FTO is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YS16 FTO, 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 YS16 FTO registered?

YS16 FTO is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is YS16 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS16 FTO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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