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R26 THO

2016 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,653 mi
Last recorded45,653 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 THO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 45,653 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 40,190 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 40,190 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 35,474 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall (5.2.3 (e))

some steering and suspension bushes sre starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 29 Apr 2022 33,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear n/s tyre side wall starting to crack /deteriorate

slight travel in hand brake lever

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Apr 2022 33,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

rear n/s tyre side wall starting to crack /deteriorate

slight travel in hand brake lever

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Feb 2021 23,533 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 18,227 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 14,732 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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R26 THO is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc 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 R26 THO, 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 R26 THO registered?

R26 THO is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is R26 THO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 THO 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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