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OO03 AYE

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,854 mi
Last recorded44,854 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO03 AYE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 44,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 158,708 miles

N,S and O,S sills corroded

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

Rear rear axle/spring mount corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2025 22,761 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 21,231 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 153,789 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 15,038 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 144,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 9,177 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 138,172 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 4,648 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 4,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 132,598 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 2,316 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 128,177 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 23,613 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 122,720 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 16,994 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 112,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 104,453 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 104,237 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 96,049 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 89,855 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,122 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,561 miles

both front tyres have shallow splits to their inner sidewalls

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,305 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,485 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 51,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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OO03 AYE is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OO03 AYE, 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 OO03 AYE registered?

OO03 AYE is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 April 2016.

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