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LT16 BBU

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,685 mi
Last recorded30,685 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT16 BBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 30,685 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 30,053 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp bracket broken, Headlamp still secure

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 28,565 miles

offside head lamp mount damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2022 28,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside head lamp mount damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2021 26,047 miles

Offside Front bumper/damaged

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 26,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front bumper/damaged

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 22,759 miles

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

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

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

TPMS - Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on dash

Pass 29 Mar 2019 14,152 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 14,082 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning LED -Type (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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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LT16 BBU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT16 BBU, 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 LT16 BBU registered?

LT16 BBU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is LT16 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT16 BBU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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