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YW16 TFA

2016 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,499 mi
Last recorded62,499 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 TFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 62,499 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes x 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear hand brake low effort

Pass 31 Oct 2024 48,864 miles

hand brake low effort

Fail 31 Oct 2024 48,864 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

hand brake low effort

Pass 8 Nov 2023 51,987 miles

covers on under body

Fail 28 Oct 2023 51,813 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Entrance/exit door defective in operation boot lid not opening (9.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 39,618 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (185/55-16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door misaligned, still functions and securely closes

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

TPMS Light on dash

Fail 28 Oct 2022 39,618 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (185/55-16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door misaligned, still functions and securely closes

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

TPMS Light on dash

Pass 2 Oct 2021 26,846 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 16,278 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2019 11,507 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 11,503 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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YW16 TFA is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YW16 TFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YW16 TFA registered?

YW16 TFA is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 August 2016.

Is YW16 TFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW16 TFA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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