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NG16 VAY

2016 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,171 mi
Last recorded81,171 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG16 VAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 81,171 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 80,303 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 77,317 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 64,965 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 54,367 miles

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre walls (both) 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 42,222 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 31,802 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Aug 2019 22,241 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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NG16 VAY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NG16 VAY, 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 NG16 VAY registered?

NG16 VAY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is NG16 VAY safe to buy?

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