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SH16 KBF

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,192 mi
Last recorded65,192 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 KBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 65,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed Ends All Over (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wiper U/S

Fail 23 Feb 2026 65,191 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed Ends All Over (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wiper U/S

Pass 21 Feb 2025 64,744 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 64,323 miles

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre Near Edge ()

Rear Wiper Blade U/S

Fail 21 Feb 2024 64,322 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre Near Edge ()

Rear Wiper Blade U/S

Pass 21 Feb 2023 63,978 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 63,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 63,366 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 62,067 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 59,417 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 50,515 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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SH16 KBF is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 SH16 KBF, 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 SH16 KBF registered?

SH16 KBF is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 April 2016.

Is SH16 KBF safe to buy?

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