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EK16 OOA

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,368 mi
Last recorded61,368 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 OOA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 61,368 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 61,368 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 59,935 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 59,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 57,023 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 52,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 50,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 49,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm legal tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 43,824 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 43,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 32,107 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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EK16 OOA is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EK16 OOA, 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 EK16 OOA registered?

EK16 OOA is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is EK16 OOA safe to buy?

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