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BW65 GDA

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,651 mi
Last recorded70,651 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 GDA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 70,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 64,269 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 57,962 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 50,605 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 44,812 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 44,812 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 39,775 miles

Rear lamp tinted Both sides

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 39,773 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing Both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear lamp tinted Both sides

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 32,863 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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BW65 GDA is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,586cc 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 BW65 GDA, 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 BW65 GDA registered?

BW65 GDA is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 January 2016.

Is BW65 GDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW65 GDA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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