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FV16 DHU

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,274 mi
Last recorded87,274 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 DHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 87,274 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 74,356 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 63,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has ran low on pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 53,080 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre perished with cracks showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on o/s/f tyre AD REPLACE TYRE SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 46,622 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 46,616 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 42,230 miles

Rear tyre sidewalls perished and cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2020 37,964 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 33,958 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 33,955 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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FV16 DHU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FV16 DHU, 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 FV16 DHU registered?

FV16 DHU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is FV16 DHU safe to buy?

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Does FV16 DHU have outstanding finance?

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