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PL65 OTR

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,438 mi
Last recorded84,438 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL65 OTR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 84,438 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 76,035 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 64,230 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 57,953 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 54,732 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 50,680 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 47,458 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 42,391 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 26,088 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 26,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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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PL65 OTR is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PL65 OTR, 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 PL65 OTR?

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What year was PL65 OTR registered?

PL65 OTR is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 February 2016.

Is PL65 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL65 OTR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL65 OTR have outstanding finance?

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