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RL12 REB

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,675 mi
Last recorded97,675 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL12 REB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 97,675 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 97,675 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 85,202 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 71,356 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 55,147 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 51,423 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 48,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 43,344 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 29,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 14,206 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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RL12 REB is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc 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 RL12 REB, 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 RL12 REB registered?

RL12 REB is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 January 2016.

Is RL12 REB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL12 REB 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.

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