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LT16 BFA

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,976 mi
Last recorded71,976 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 71,976 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 64,565 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 56,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2.5 mm on outer primary groove (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 56,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2.5 mm on outer primary groove (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working replace bulb, now working as required (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 48,749 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 41,409 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 33,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.8mm across the tread , legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 29,078 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from interior mirror ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 20,013 miles

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

please remove both layers of rear car seat covers before the next mot ,to allow access to check rear seat belts

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 BFA 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFA, 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 BFA registered?

LT16 BFA is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is LT16 BFA safe to buy?

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