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SL16 XDS

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,761 mi
Last recorded98,761 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 98,761 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 90,691 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 90,689 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Reading very low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 83,740 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 83,574 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 75,688 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 75,682 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 66,109 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 66,104 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2021 56,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 49,392 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2020 49,387 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 37,624 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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SL16 XDS is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XDS, 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 XDS registered?

SL16 XDS is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is SL16 XDS safe to buy?

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