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GM16 KXZ

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,490 mi
Last recorded57,490 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 KXZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 57,490 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 54,701 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 51,274 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 51,274 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 44,525 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 44,525 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2022 38,609 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 38,609 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smeering screen standard blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working offside and nearside rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 32,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 May 2021 32,267 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres split to cords on sidewalls 175/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Jul 2020 26,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65xx15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 19,140 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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GM16 KXZ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GM16 KXZ, 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 GM16 KXZ registered?

GM16 KXZ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is GM16 KXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM16 KXZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GM16 KXZ have outstanding finance?

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