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YY65 UTZ

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,083 mi
Last recorded51,083 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY65 UTZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 51,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 185/55R16V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 51,082 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 185/55R16V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 43,439 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 43,439 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 36,392 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 36,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 31,162 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 27,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep perish cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 27,505 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep perish cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 25,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perish cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perish cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 23,449 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 19,588 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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YY65 UTZ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY65 UTZ, 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 YY65 UTZ registered?

YY65 UTZ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 January 2016.

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