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SE16 HDU

2016 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,397 mi
Last recorded81,397 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE16 HDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 81,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear.nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 80,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

tyre light on

Pass 21 Feb 2025 71,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 61,964 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 61,964 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s lag (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 50,839 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine(oil filter) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tyre inflation light on

Fail 27 Feb 2023 50,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine(oil filter) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tyre inflation light on

Pass 24 Feb 2022 39,665 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 39,665 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 34,175 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 34,175 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Feb 2020 28,155 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 19,100 miles

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

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

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 HDU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HDU, 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 SE16 HDU registered?

SE16 HDU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 June 2016.

Is SE16 HDU safe to buy?

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