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GU16 RFL

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,465 mi
Last recorded67,465 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 RFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 67,465 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 63,703 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 63,703 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 61,751 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 61,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 55,847 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 47,870 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 40,456 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2020 37,555 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 37,555 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 28,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 28,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low, brake disc worn and pitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 RFL is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,200cc 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 GU16 RFL, 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 RFL registered?

GU16 RFL is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is GU16 RFL safe to buy?

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