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R20 OBD

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,547 mi
Last recorded75,547 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 OBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 75,547 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 63,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 63,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 48,885 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 48,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 46,135 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 43,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 38,751 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 19,523 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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R20 OBD is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R20 OBD, 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 R20 OBD registered?

R20 OBD is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 September 2016.

Is R20 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 OBD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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