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PL16 UWP

2016 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,124 mi
Last recorded44,124 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 UWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 44,124 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 44,124 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 39,547 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 39,547 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 35,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Mar 2023 30,690 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 24,694 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 18,499 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 18,267 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 15,743 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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PL16 UWP is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PL16 UWP, 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

How do I check the history of PL16 UWP?

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What year was PL16 UWP registered?

PL16 UWP is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 July 2016.

Is PL16 UWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL16 UWP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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