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A26 WES

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,893 mi
Last recorded73,893 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 WES
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2025 73,893 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 66,262 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 61,183 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 48,301 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 41,463 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

handbrake has very little reservre travel

Pass 5 Nov 2020 32,302 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 26,964 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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A26 WES is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 A26 WES, 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

How do I check the history of A26 WES?

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What year was A26 WES registered?

A26 WES is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is A26 WES safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 WES shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A26 WES have outstanding finance?

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