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N18 SMP

2016 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,210 mi
Last recorded60,210 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 SMP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 60,210 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 55,926 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 55,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 51,034 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 51,034 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 9 May 2023 38,493 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 32,164 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 26,067 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (rear most section) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (rear most section) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 18,240 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 12,666 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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N18 SMP is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N18 SMP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N18 SMP registered?

N18 SMP is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is N18 SMP safe to buy?

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