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LW16 LJW

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,674 mi
Last recorded53,674 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW16 LJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 53,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes front to rear have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Nearside rear return fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrules corroded both ends of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear brake pipe has surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrules corroded both ends of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear brake pipe surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear subframe bush corroded in seat. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 53,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes front to rear have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Nearside rear return fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrules corroded both ends of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear brake pipe has surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrules corroded both ends of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear brake pipe surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear subframe bush corroded in seat. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 49,904 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 46,160 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 41,635 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 36,000 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 29,516 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 24,647 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 18,632 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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LW16 LJW 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 LW16 LJW, 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 LW16 LJW registered?

LW16 LJW is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 June 2016.

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