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NU16 VRD

2016 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,568 mi
Last recorded79,568 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2026 79,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 70,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 59,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 48,886 miles

service light on dash

wipers worn

Pass 15 Aug 2022 34,461 miles

Front drop link boots missing clip but still prevent the ingress of dirt (both fronts)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 21,203 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 20,126 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 10,709 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 7,974 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 VRD is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NU16 VRD, 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 NU16 VRD registered?

NU16 VRD is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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