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LM16 ONT

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,610 mi
Last recorded123,610 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM16 ONT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 123,610 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 109,533 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test airfreshners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 96,605 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 96,605 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 96,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 89,884 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 75,913 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 56,558 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 44,566 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 28,563 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Mar 2019 28,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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LM16 ONT is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LM16 ONT, 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 LM16 ONT registered?

LM16 ONT is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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