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YS16 GLJ

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,255 mi
Last recorded47,255 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 GLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 47,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes covered in plastic and have signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3-4mm [slightly split and perishing] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly split and perishing [approx 6mm] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly split and perishing [approx 6mm] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 44,971 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 42,168 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 40,011 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 38,229 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 34,953 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 32,505 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 29,746 miles

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

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

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 GLJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 YS16 GLJ, 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 GLJ registered?

YS16 GLJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is YS16 GLJ safe to buy?

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