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LR16 VPM

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,741 mi
Last recorded56,741 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR16 VPM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 56,741 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 51,635 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 49,673 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 49,639 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 45,356 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 38,719 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 33,016 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 28,203 miles

n/s front tyre on legal limit 175/65/15

o/s front tyre low tread 2mm 175/65/15

Fail 29 Mar 2021 28,112 miles

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

n/s front tyre on legal limit 175/65/15

o/s front tyre low tread 2mm 175/65/15

Pass 30 Mar 2020 23,878 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 23,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

nail in osf tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2019 19,013 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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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LR16 VPM is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR16 VPM, 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 LR16 VPM registered?

LR16 VPM is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is LR16 VPM safe to buy?

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