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PO16 VVM

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,934 mi
Last recorded49,934 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO16 VVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 49,934 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 46,591 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms rear bushies craking . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 41,084 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jun 2024 41,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 34,049 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 27,990 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 23,322 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 23,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 24 Jun 2020 20,261 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 15,728 miles

All tyres starting to perish in bottoms of tread blocks.

Fail 11 Apr 2019 15,728 miles

All tyres starting to perish in bottoms of tread blocks.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (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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PO16 VVM is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PO16 VVM, 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 PO16 VVM registered?

PO16 VVM is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is PO16 VVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO16 VVM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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