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R4 DOS

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,048 mi
Last recorded65,048 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 DOS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 65,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Number plate does not indicate the supplier's name, postcode.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Number plate does not indicate the supplier's name, postcode.

Fail 18 Feb 2026 65,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Damaged code exposed 195/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Number plate does not indicate the supplier's name, postcode.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Number plate does not indicate the supplier's name, postcode.

Pass 12 Feb 2025 58,186 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 51,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 43,212 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 43,212 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 31,319 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 26,581 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 26,558 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 21,949 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 19,894 miles

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

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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R4 DOS is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,586cc 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 R4 DOS, 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 R4 DOS registered?

R4 DOS is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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