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SH16 LGY

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,724 mi
Last recorded92,724 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 LGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 92,724 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 90,125 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 90,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 81,123 miles

Offside Front DRL inop

Fail 4 Jan 2024 81,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front DRL inop

Pass 15 Nov 2022 72,391 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 72,328 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 63,502 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 52,591 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 52,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 50,009 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 44,557 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 LGY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LGY, 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 LGY registered?

SH16 LGY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 April 2016.

Is SH16 LGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH16 LGY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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