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BV66 WHM

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,772 mi
Last recorded70,772 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV66 WHM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 70,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 60,300 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front bottom ball joint boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 60,300 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlamps aims very low - adjusted to correct setting (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front bottom ball joint boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 51,058 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 42,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low @ 2.66mm, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 185/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low @ 2.54mm, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 185/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing In Outer Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 31,099 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 20,477 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 15,274 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 15,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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BV66 WHM is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV66 WHM, 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 BV66 WHM registered?

BV66 WHM is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is BV66 WHM safe to buy?

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