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NL16 FSN

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,635 mi
Last recorded54,635 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 FSN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 54,635 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside + nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 47,217 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from porous oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 47,217 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from porous oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 39,437 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 32,843 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 32,841 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 27,915 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 24,818 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake high

Fail 17 May 2019 24,818 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

handbrake high

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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NL16 FSN is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL16 FSN, 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 NL16 FSN registered?

NL16 FSN is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is NL16 FSN safe to buy?

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