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ML16 DCZ

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,414 mi
Last recorded62,414 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 DCZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 62,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 57,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 56,021 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 47,950 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 47,950 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 43,673 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 39,443 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 28,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1954517 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 13,043 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 10,509 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 9,349 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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ML16 DCZ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ML16 DCZ, 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 ML16 DCZ registered?

ML16 DCZ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is ML16 DCZ safe to buy?

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