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L123 VAS

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,788 mi
Last recorded60,788 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 VAS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 60,788 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights coated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output rear lens coated (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 60,788 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights coated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output rear lens coated (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 50,839 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 50,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 39,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on front lower arm starting to become unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 39,672 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Catch lubricated (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on front lower arm starting to become unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2023 28,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 28,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracked sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 23,690 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt os and ns ()

Pass 29 Jul 2021 22,067 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 22,067 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 20,738 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 17,925 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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L123 VAS is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 L123 VAS, 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 L123 VAS registered?

L123 VAS is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 July 2016.

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