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NV65 XOB

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,912 mi
Last recorded71,912 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV65 XOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 71,912 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 71,912 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2025 69,732 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 59,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 59,778 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment advise adjustment through central cable (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 45,721 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 45,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 44,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf, osf,nsr,osr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jun 2023 44,904 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf, osf,nsr,osr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil filter corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2022 42,337 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf inner face, osf inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf,osf,nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and os rear

Fail 6 Jun 2022 42,337 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf inner face, osf inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf,osf,nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and os rear

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 40,379 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 37,775 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 33,022 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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NV65 XOB is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NV65 XOB, 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 NV65 XOB registered?

NV65 XOB is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 February 2016.

Is NV65 XOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV65 XOB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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