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DP65 CTE

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,429 mi
Last recorded84,429 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP65 CTE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 84,429 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 84,429 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 76,564 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 63,333 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 49,134 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake reserve travel / adjustment

Fail 20 Oct 2020 49,134 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake reserve travel / adjustment

Pass 29 Oct 2019 37,276 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 31,630 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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DP65 CTE is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DP65 CTE, 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

How do I check the history of DP65 CTE?

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What year was DP65 CTE registered?

DP65 CTE is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 January 2016.

Is DP65 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP65 CTE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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