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HN16 ETE

2016 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,434 mi
Last recorded31,434 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN16 ETE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 31,434 miles

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

all tyre outer sidewalls perished/splitting ( more rear tyres )

Fail 16 Dec 2025 31,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

all tyre outer sidewalls perished/splitting ( more rear tyres )

Pass 18 Dec 2024 31,057 miles

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

Parking brake lever has low reserve travel

Pass 12 Dec 2023 30,581 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 29,877 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 28,448 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 27,832 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 27,832 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 14,072 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 14,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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HN16 ETE is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HN16 ETE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN16 ETE registered?

HN16 ETE is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is HN16 ETE safe to buy?

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