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OV16 KWM

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,085 mi
Last recorded76,085 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 KWM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 76,085 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES ARE PERISHING

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 72,194 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 72,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 66,688 miles

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

Offside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE

SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE BUT IN LIMITS

VERY SLIGHT LIP ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS& N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE PADS ARE JUST UNDER HALF WORN

Fail 31 Oct 2023 66,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE

SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE BUT IN LIMITS

VERY SLIGHT LIP ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS& N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE PADS ARE JUST UNDER HALF WORN

Pass 11 Oct 2022 59,501 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 54,110 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 54,109 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 50,381 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 43,336 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 43,335 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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OV16 KWM is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OV16 KWM, 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 OV16 KWM registered?

OV16 KWM is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is OV16 KWM safe to buy?

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