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SE16 GBU

2016 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,878 mi
Last recorded59,878 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE16 GBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 59,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 59,877 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to rear brakes metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Half sill covers fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2025 47,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 47,828 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 32,533 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 21,048 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 21,041 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 19,384 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

TPMS light on

Pass 9 Dec 2020 18,120 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 14,346 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault lamp flashing (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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SE16 GBU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SE16 GBU, 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

How do I check the history of SE16 GBU?

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What year was SE16 GBU registered?

SE16 GBU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 June 2016.

Is SE16 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE16 GBU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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