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A81 POS

2016 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,168 mi
Last recorded49,168 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA81 POS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 49,168 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 39,199 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 37,083 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 31,890 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 31,890 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 26,561 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 21,582 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 14,746 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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A81 POS is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A81 POS, 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 A81 POS?

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What year was A81 POS registered?

A81 POS is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is A81 POS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A81 POS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A81 POS have outstanding finance?

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