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NU16 SCV

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,521 mi
Last recorded54,521 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 54,521 miles

Offside Rear Disc splash shield corroded and breaking up

Fail 6 Aug 2026 54,521 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, tread centrally 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Disc splash shield corroded and breaking up

Pass 11 Aug 2025 46,912 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside inner sills and floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 46,909 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside inner sills and floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 39,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded on inner surface and marked because splash shield corroded and breaking up, rubbing on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 34,466 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 33,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad shim touching brake disc.

Some brake pipes are rusty.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 30,094 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 27,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 24,158 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 23,554 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 SCV is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

NU16 SCV is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is NU16 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU16 SCV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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