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DM14 LOU

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,666 mi
Last recorded81,666 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM14 LOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 81,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (o/s/r and o/s/f corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 81,653 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (o/s/r and o/s/f corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 60,119 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 49,041 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 49,041 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working and o/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 43,606 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 42,577 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 35,568 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (185/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 27 Feb 2020 28,154 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 19,618 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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DM14 LOU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White 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 DM14 LOU, 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 DM14 LOU registered?

DM14 LOU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is DM14 LOU safe to buy?

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