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LN16 ZBY

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,440 mi
Last recorded107,440 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN16 ZBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 107,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nearside and offside rear lower sills to chassis starting to corrode

Fail 19 Mar 2026 107,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nearside and offside rear lower sills to chassis starting to corrode

Pass 27 Mar 2025 100,494 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Mar 2024 90,537 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 81,281 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 72,608 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 72,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding tight to turn by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding tight to turn by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 60,998 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,282 miles

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

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 46,747 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 46,584 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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LN16 ZBY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White 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 ZBY, 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 LN16 ZBY registered?

LN16 ZBY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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