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GL16 RZO

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,735 mi
Last recorded72,735 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 RZO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 72,735 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 72,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns+os. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 62,715 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 62,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Feb 2024 42,943 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside 2mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 42,943 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside 2mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 31,533 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 26,117 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 20,399 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 17,636 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 11,266 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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GL16 RZO is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White 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 GL16 RZO, 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 GL16 RZO registered?

GL16 RZO is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is GL16 RZO safe to buy?

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