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RO16 GMV

2016 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,817 mi
Last recorded83,817 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 GMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 83,817 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 83,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 75,624 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2024 67,195 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 67,185 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad condition poor

Pass 25 Mar 2023 58,383 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 58,383 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 49,591 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 39,607 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 39,607 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 33,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 25,003 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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RO16 GMV is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO16 GMV, 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 RO16 GMV registered?

RO16 GMV is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is RO16 GMV safe to buy?

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