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BL16 ZCF

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,747 mi
Last recorded48,747 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 ZCF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 48,747 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 42,054 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 37,703 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 37,703 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 37,702 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 33,027 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 27,324 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 27,319 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear TAIL LIGHT DAMAGE (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 23,378 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 18,992 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 10,583 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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BL16 ZCF is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BL16 ZCF, 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

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What year was BL16 ZCF registered?

BL16 ZCF is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is BL16 ZCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 ZCF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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