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MD16 RWX

2016 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,166 mi
Last recorded78,166 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD16 RWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 78,166 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Fail 26 May 2026 76,184 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH (4.7.2 (a))

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Pass 15 May 2025 70,283 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 May 2025 70,283 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 63,575 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 63,575 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 57,179 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

some travel in hand brake lever

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 5 May 2022 47,169 miles

both front and n/s rear tyre are starting to wear and side walls are starting to crack and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 12 May 2021 37,808 miles

some steering and suspensin bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 12 May 2021 37,808 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

some steering and suspensin bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 4 Jun 2020 31,226 miles

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

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust

Fail 4 Jun 2020 31,226 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust

Pass 1 May 2019 22,573 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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MD16 RWX is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MD16 RWX, 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 MD16 RWX registered?

MD16 RWX is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is MD16 RWX safe to buy?

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