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FF16 FWS

2016 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,079 mi
Last recorded115,079 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF16 FWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 115,079 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 99,338 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 99,338 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 84,206 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 72,780 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 62,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 56,487 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 43,986 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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FF16 FWS is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FF16 FWS, 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 FF16 FWS registered?

FF16 FWS is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 August 2016.

Is FF16 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FF16 FWS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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