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SE16 XKV

2016 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,669 mi
Last recorded85,669 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE16 XKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 85,669 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 79,961 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 79,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 70,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 59,246 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 59,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 49,642 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 37,273 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 28,709 miles

Nearside Rear nsr lamp cracked and has moisture droplets not affecting light

Rear rear bumper cracked but no sharp oblects

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 XKV is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XKV, 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 SE16 XKV registered?

SE16 XKV is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is SE16 XKV safe to buy?

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Does SE16 XKV have outstanding finance?

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