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FV16 FFR

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,958 mi
Last recorded92,958 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 92,958 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 90,028 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 84,617 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 84,617 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 78,650 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 72,087 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 72,085 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2021 60,104 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 50,418 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 50,418 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 41,053 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 FFR is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV16 FFR, 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 FFR registered?

FV16 FFR is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is FV16 FFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV16 FFR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV16 FFR have outstanding finance?

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