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HW16 LDN

2016 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,949 mi
Last recorded72,949 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW16 LDN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 72,949 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 72,949 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 62,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre on 2mm

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Sidewall perished

Fail 28 Feb 2025 62,692 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre on 2mm

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Sidewall perished

TPMS Light on

Pass 5 Mar 2024 52,193 miles

Nearside Front Inner lower arm bush perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Face of tyre perished

Offside Front Inner lower arm bush perished

Offside Front Tyre on 3mm

Fail 20 Feb 2024 51,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner lower arm bush perished

Nearside Front Outer Face of tyre perished

Nearside Front Tyre on 2mm

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Face of tyre perished

Offside Front Inner lower arm bush perished

Offside Front Tyre on 3mm

TPMS Light on

Pass 20 Feb 2023 42,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 33,231 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 30,063 miles

Advise:- TPMS light on constantly, possibly due to low tyre pressures

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 25,531 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 20,695 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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HW16 LDN is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HW16 LDN, 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 HW16 LDN registered?

HW16 LDN is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 June 2016.

Is HW16 LDN safe to buy?

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