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GU16 RDV

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,799 mi
Last recorded98,799 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 RDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 98,799 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 88,084 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 88,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 77,927 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 185/55/16

tpms light is on not sure if pressure related

Pass 4 Oct 2023 70,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 70,719 miles

Service brake lagging in operation Offside coming up alot slower (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2022 59,111 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 59,111 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 43,838 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 39,782 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 31,044 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 27,159 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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GU16 RDV is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU16 RDV, 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 GU16 RDV registered?

GU16 RDV is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is GU16 RDV safe to buy?

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