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NG16 XSR

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,618 mi
Last recorded81,618 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG16 XSR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 81,618 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 81,000 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 78,456 miles

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

rattle on exhaust cat area

Fail 15 Aug 2024 78,456 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

rattle on exhaust cat area

Pass 18 Aug 2023 71,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 63,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 55,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 55,042 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 48,263 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 39,635 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 XSR 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 NG16 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

NG16 XSR is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 August 2016.

Is NG16 XSR safe to buy?

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