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LN16 ZBV

2016 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,667 mi
Last recorded31,667 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN16 ZBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 31,667 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 31,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 27,452 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 23,956 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R and both front tyres perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 23,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R and both front tyres perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 20,411 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 17,909 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 17,909 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 15,431 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 14,274 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 9,701 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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LN16 ZBV is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LN16 ZBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN16 ZBV registered?

LN16 ZBV is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is LN16 ZBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN16 ZBV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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