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SL16 EBK

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,755 mi
Last recorded98,755 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 EBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 98,755 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2025 95,778 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 95,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 84,108 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test (Air freshener from rear view mirror) ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 69,718 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

back box leaking

Fail 29 Nov 2023 69,718 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

back box leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2022 58,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 52,200 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 38,295 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 24,874 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 24,874 miles

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

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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SL16 EBK is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White 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 SL16 EBK, 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 SL16 EBK registered?

SL16 EBK is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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