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FT16 HLW

2016 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,827 mi
Last recorded76,827 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT16 HLW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 76,827 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 76,827 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 69,255 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 69,255 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 61,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 61,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 54,484 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 45,653 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 36,705 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 28,919 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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FT16 HLW is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FT16 HLW, 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 FT16 HLW registered?

FT16 HLW is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is FT16 HLW safe to buy?

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