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GV16 ULU

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,990 mi
Last recorded77,990 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 ULU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 77,990 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated still preventing the ingress dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 77,990 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated still preventing the ingress dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 69,902 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 56,591 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 45,671 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 29,084 miles

Parking Brake Travel Slightly High but still Locks In

Pass 4 Mar 2021 22,620 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 22,267 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 19,192 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 ULU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULU, 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 ULU registered?

GV16 ULU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 July 2016.

Is GV16 ULU safe to buy?

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