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BT06 DON

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,113 mi
Last recorded61,113 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 DON
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 61,113 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall gouged and cracked 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside door check strap broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS lamp on

various components corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2026 61,113 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid both rear seeping (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall gouged and cracked 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside door check strap broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS lamp on

various components corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2025 51,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 38,476 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 38,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 32,139 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 30,316 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 30,316 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 28,142 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 26,193 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 20,627 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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BT06 DON 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 BT06 DON, 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 BT06 DON registered?

BT06 DON is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is BT06 DON safe to buy?

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