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AX16 AVW

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,975 mi
Last recorded114,975 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 AVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 114,975 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 114,975 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 97,850 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 97,850 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 80,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated.

Park brake lever has little reserve travel.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 60,633 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 47,160 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 35,347 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 27,858 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 21,749 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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AX16 AVW is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White 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 AX16 AVW, 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 AX16 AVW registered?

AX16 AVW is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is AX16 AVW safe to buy?

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