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BN57 MAR

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,498 mi
Last recorded156,498 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 MAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 156,498 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 156,493 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 148,382 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 140,275 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 140,265 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect KICK UP ON O/S (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TPMS LAMP ILLUMINATED

Pass 15 Mar 2021 112,044 miles

Offside Rear damage to bodywork including rear bumper but no sharp edges

Fail 13 Mar 2021 111,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

damage to off side rear

Pass 9 Mar 2020 84,729 miles

Offside Rear door and wheel arch.

Pass 14 Mar 2019 65,007 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements broken (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Slight damage(dent) from wheel arch and leading edge of bumper.

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

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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BN57 MAR is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN57 MAR, 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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BN57 MAR is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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