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HX16 VUM

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,271 mi
Last recorded79,271 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX16 VUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 79,271 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 74,597 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 70,789 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 67,446 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 62,238 miles

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Pass 5 Mar 2021 56,869 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 55,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 55,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 49,101 miles

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

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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HX16 VUM 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 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 HX16 VUM, 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 HX16 VUM registered?

HX16 VUM is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is HX16 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX16 VUM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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