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NU16 LSY

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,577 mi
Last recorded33,577 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 LSY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 33,577 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 30,829 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 26,022 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 23,980 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 20,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs worn slightly on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroding slightly close to front union. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL four tyres cracking slightly within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 20,493 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs worn slightly on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroding slightly close to front union. (1.1.11 (c))

TPMS lamp illuminated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL four tyres cracking slightly within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 17,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 17,430 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 14,059 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 10,320 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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NU16 LSY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White 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 NU16 LSY, 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

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What year was NU16 LSY registered?

NU16 LSY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is NU16 LSY safe to buy?

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