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LM16 WVR

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,714 mi
Last recorded62,714 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM16 WVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 62,714 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2026 62,583 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished with age

Pass 13 Jun 2025 53,173 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 44,406 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 36,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 36,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 36,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 24,341 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 21,596 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jun 2021 21,596 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced wiper blade now working as required (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2020 19,392 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 16,430 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 May 2019 16,430 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 WVR is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Black 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 LM16 WVR, 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 WVR registered?

LM16 WVR is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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