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NC16 ECY

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,197 mi
Last recorded48,197 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC16 ECY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 48,197 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 7 Feb 2025 43,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

hand brake travel

Pass 16 Feb 2024 38,969 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 34,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 34,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 30,107 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear outer sidewalls 185/5/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 23,954 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 18,853 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damaged at sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under guards fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2020 18,853 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damaged at sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under guards fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 14,686 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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NC16 ECY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 NC16 ECY, 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 NC16 ECY registered?

NC16 ECY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is NC16 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC16 ECY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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