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NK16 VTP

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,690 mi
Last recorded43,690 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK16 VTP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 43,690 miles

All metal brake pipes corroded at each corner.

Pass 12 Feb 2025 41,840 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 39,515 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 36,575 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 36,575 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 33,962 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 33,962 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 33,871 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 32,567 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 32,567 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 30,973 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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NK16 VTP is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NK16 VTP, 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

How do I check the history of NK16 VTP?

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What year was NK16 VTP registered?

NK16 VTP is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is NK16 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK16 VTP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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