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HV16 AOW

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,489 mi
Last recorded45,489 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV16 AOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 45,489 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 40,854 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

service due

Fail 3 Oct 2024 40,854 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45 ZR17 budget (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

service due

Pass 29 Sep 2023 35,369 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively suspect pads corroded in place (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 29,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 24,433 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 16,722 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 10,057 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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HV16 AOW is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HV16 AOW, 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 HV16 AOW registered?

HV16 AOW is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is HV16 AOW safe to buy?

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