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LG65 LEW

2016 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,933 mi
Last recorded74,933 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG65 LEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 74,933 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 70,436 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 62,600 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))

Pass 9 May 2022 49,034 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 May 2022 49,034 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

park lever has minimal reserve travel

Pass 4 May 2021 33,193 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 20,795 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 10,019 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 10,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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LG65 LEW is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Silver 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 LG65 LEW, 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 LG65 LEW registered?

LG65 LEW is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 May 2016.

Is LG65 LEW safe to buy?

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