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F21 BAY

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,818 mi
Last recorded78,818 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 BAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 78,818 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 78,817 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 70,855 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 70,855 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 64,376 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 58,330 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 50,457 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 50,457 miles

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

Engine oil well above maximum level

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 46,464 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 36,809 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 28,330 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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F21 BAY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 F21 BAY, 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 F21 BAY registered?

F21 BAY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is F21 BAY safe to buy?

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