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HV16 EFK

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,905 mi
Last recorded48,905 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV16 EFK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 48,905 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 45,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear brakes, signs of overheating

Pass 20 Nov 2023 39,611 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 39,611 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure impact damage caused bulge in tyre and also cut the sidewall to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2022 32,916 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repaired ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repaired ()

Fail 24 Nov 2022 32,916 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repaired ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repaired ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 26,212 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 20,716 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 16,236 miles

Nearside Front washer jet missing

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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 EFK is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HV16 EFK, 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 EFK registered?

HV16 EFK is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is HV16 EFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV16 EFK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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