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LC16 USY

2016 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,608 mi
Last recorded56,608 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC16 USY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 56,608 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive recommend inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

travel evident in park brake lever

Pass 16 Jul 2025 50,561 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 50,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 47,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is wearing low and outer sidewalls have cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 47,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is wearing low and outer sidewalls have cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 43,199 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 36,487 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 36,452 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 35,807 miles

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

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

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

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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LC16 USY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc 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 LC16 USY, 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 LC16 USY registered?

LC16 USY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 June 2016.

Is LC16 USY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC16 USY 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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