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FV16 LSY

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,596 mi
Last recorded69,596 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 LSY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 69,596 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 58,271 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 47,122 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 41,111 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 34,257 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 29,987 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 27,375 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 23,018 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 LSY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LSY, 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

How do I check the history of FV16 LSY?

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What year was FV16 LSY registered?

FV16 LSY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 June 2016.

Is FV16 LSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV16 LSY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV16 LSY have outstanding finance?

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