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AO16 VKM

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,345 mi
Last recorded62,345 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 VKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 62,345 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts, more so inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 62,345 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts, more so inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 54,736 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 46,835 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 42,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing start cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 36,426 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 30,848 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 30,848 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 23,367 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 16,269 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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AO16 VKM is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO16 VKM, 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 AO16 VKM registered?

AO16 VKM is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 April 2016.

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