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PK16 VDZ

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,381 mi
Last recorded39,381 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK16 VDZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 39,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 37,685 miles

Rear rear seat belt not inspection seat down and also an obstruction not allowing for inspection

Fail 11 Apr 2025 37,658 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible covered by aftermarket fog lamps (0.1 (b))

Rear rear seat belt not inspection seat down and also an obstruction not allowing for inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2024 35,567 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 35,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 33,645 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 33,645 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 31,700 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 29,418 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 26,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 26,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 22,994 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 22,994 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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PK16 VDZ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PK16 VDZ, 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

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What year was PK16 VDZ registered?

PK16 VDZ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 April 2016.

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The MOT history for PK16 VDZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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