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RO16 XLY

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,625 mi
Last recorded80,625 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 XLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 80,625 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 73,042 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 64,940 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 57,906 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 50,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2021 45,406 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2021 45,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 37,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 28,225 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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 XLY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RO16 XLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO16 XLY registered?

RO16 XLY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is RO16 XLY safe to buy?

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