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GV16 OMF

2016 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,115 mi
Last recorded78,115 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 OMF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 78,115 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Apr 2026 78,115 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 70,353 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 70,353 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2025 67,135 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 185/ 65/16 83v (5.2.3 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 68,901 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 185/ 65/16 83v (5.2.3 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 62,649 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 62,649 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 56,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 48,437 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 38,818 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 32,367 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 27,671 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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GV16 OMF is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV16 OMF, 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 GV16 OMF registered?

GV16 OMF is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is GV16 OMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV16 OMF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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