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LP65 DWE

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,490 mi
Last recorded45,490 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP65 DWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 45,490 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 45,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm , tread opening due to perishing,no cords visible yet but may be soon 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm , tread opening due to perishing,no cords visible yet but may be soon,and nail 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

tpms on , possible cause perishing tyres and nail on o/s/f

Pass 24 Apr 2025 42,492 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 39,022 miles

Front Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 36,853 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on dash

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 6 May 2022 33,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 33,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished on outer wall and enough to reach cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 31,642 miles

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

TPMS on (not system fault)

Pass 16 Jan 2020 28,967 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 26,306 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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LP65 DWE is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LP65 DWE, 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 LP65 DWE registered?

LP65 DWE is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 January 2016.

Is LP65 DWE safe to buy?

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