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NL16 XZO

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,439 mi
Last recorded86,439 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 XZO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 86,439 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush's cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush's cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 86,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush's cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush's cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 82,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush's cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush's cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 74,740 miles

Nearside rear service brake binding

Pass 21 Jul 2022 64,711 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front in tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 57,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 53,196 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 46,369 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 33,772 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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NL16 XZO is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NL16 XZO, 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 XZO registered?

NL16 XZO is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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