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SG16 DFH

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,857 mi
Last recorded106,857 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 DFH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 106,857 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 106,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange between rear silencer and rear pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail top strut mountings / bearings seized (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability top mount / bearing seized (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension arms front and rear, front subframe, rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 101,206 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2025 101,200 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 91,616 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 80,591 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 73,130 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear slight cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 73,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear 59% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear slight cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 59,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil filter corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 43,456 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 31,401 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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SG16 DFH is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SG16 DFH, 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 SG16 DFH registered?

SG16 DFH is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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