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SH16 ZNL

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,429 mi
Last recorded63,429 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 ZNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 63,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe and short pipe to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe and short pipe to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded nearside rear near tank

Fail 19 Jun 2026 63,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe and short pipe to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe and short pipe to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded nearside rear near tank

Pass 28 May 2025 60,575 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 54,882 miles

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

Offside 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))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 27 Nov 2023 47,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2

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

tpms light indicates low tyre pressure

Pass 29 Nov 2022 45,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 185/655R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 185/655R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 82,202 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 29,078 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 29,078 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 21,309 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 12,823 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 ZNL 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 81.8%.

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 SH16 ZNL, 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 ZNL registered?

SH16 ZNL is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 May 2016.

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