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BW16 KMF

2016 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,158 mi
Last recorded28,158 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 KMF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 28,158 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 26,806 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 24,841 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 24,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 23,123 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 19,470 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 14,187 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 14,187 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 9,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 9,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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BW16 KMF is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BW16 KMF, 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 BW16 KMF registered?

BW16 KMF is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is BW16 KMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 KMF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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