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FP16 KWG

2016 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,083 mi
Last recorded108,083 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 KWG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 108,083 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

age related rust

Fail 12 Aug 2026 108,083 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

age related rust

Pass 15 Oct 2025 86,385 miles

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

some places underbody slightly corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2025 86,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

some places underbody slightly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2024 71,966 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 62,940 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 49,852 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 39,547 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 29,470 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 28,017 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 20,493 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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FP16 KWG is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FP16 KWG, 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 FP16 KWG registered?

FP16 KWG is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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