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NU16 VPW

2016 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,519 mi
Last recorded91,519 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 VPW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 91,519 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 91,519 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 91,219 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 91,217 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 87,869 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 80,928 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 74,395 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 68,964 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 41,911 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 22,690 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 7,213 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 6,577 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 VPW is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VPW, 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 NU16 VPW?

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What year was NU16 VPW registered?

NU16 VPW is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is NU16 VPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU16 VPW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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