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FA65 GCU

2016 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,938 mi
Last recorded69,938 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA65 GCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 69,938 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2025 61,373 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 55,386 miles

Central chip in windscreen

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 47,055 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 38,426 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 31,881 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 28,011 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 18,157 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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FA65 GCU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA65 GCU, 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

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What year was FA65 GCU registered?

FA65 GCU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 February 2016.

Is FA65 GCU safe to buy?

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