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FP16 ZRE

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,354 mi
Last recorded69,354 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 ZRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 69,354 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 69,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front radiator support panel corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2025 64,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 57,105 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 54,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner getting close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Jul 2024 54,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner getting close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 46,865 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 39,521 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit at time of test ****replace**** A,S,A,P**** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 31,188 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 31,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2020 27,017 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 20,745 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 20,745 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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 ZRE is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZRE, 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 ZRE registered?

FP16 ZRE is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is FP16 ZRE safe to buy?

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