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LT16 BDY

2016 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,330 mi
Last recorded87,330 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT16 BDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 87,330 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 80,494 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 80,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 72,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 185 55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 61,129 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 51,267 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 42,320 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 42,320 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 33,776 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 33,776 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 23,415 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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LT16 BDY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Grey 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 LT16 BDY, 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 LT16 BDY registered?

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

Is LT16 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT16 BDY 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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