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CE16 VBA

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,020 mi
Last recorded86,020 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 VBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 86,020 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 86,020 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 82,473 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 82,473 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 73,255 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 65,947 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 57,789 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 46,660 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 43,513 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 37,863 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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CE16 VBA is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE16 VBA, 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 CE16 VBA registered?

CE16 VBA is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is CE16 VBA safe to buy?

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