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GU16 VOT

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,250 mi
Last recorded33,250 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 33,250 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 32,980 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 31,739 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 31,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 30,918 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing on outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 30,620 miles

Handbrake near end of resurve travel

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 30,620 miles

Handbrake near end of resurve travel

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 29,849 miles

Hand brake near end of reserve travel

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 29,849 miles

Hand brake near end of reserve travel

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 28,884 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 27,199 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 VOT is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

GU16 VOT is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is GU16 VOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU16 VOT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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