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G17 WRN

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,182 mi
Last recorded104,182 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 WRN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 104,182 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2026 85,987 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 97,049 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 97,040 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 76,862 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 91,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 63,968 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 63,457 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 81,984 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 51,141 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 39,169 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 71,830 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 26,188 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 63,962 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 25,156 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 25,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 59,461 miles

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 Front Lower bumper slight damage.

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 25 Jan 2019 46,485 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 46,271 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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G17 WRN is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G17 WRN, 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 G17 WRN registered?

G17 WRN is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 January 2016.

Is G17 WRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G17 WRN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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