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EG16 PPV

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,908 mi
Last recorded97,908 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG16 PPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 97,908 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm min 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 97,908 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm min 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 89,881 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 89,881 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 83,601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 83,601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 76,683 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2022 68,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jul 2022 68,951 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2021 59,894 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 59,894 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 50,884 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 50,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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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EG16 PPV is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EG16 PPV, 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 EG16 PPV registered?

EG16 PPV is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 August 2016.

Is EG16 PPV safe to buy?

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