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SO16 NDC

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

84,822 mi
Last recorded84,822 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 NDC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 84,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 84,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 77,354 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 69,767 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 62,962 miles

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

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 Cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 62,961 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Parking brake effort low

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 Cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 58,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places / tyre cracking (185/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places / worn on edges and tyre cracking (185/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places / tyre cracking (185/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal rubber torn

Fail 12 Jul 2022 58,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places / tyre cracking (185/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places / worn on edges and tyre cracking (185/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places / tyre cracking (185/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal rubber torn

Pass 20 Jul 2021 51,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (185/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 46,303 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 37,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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SO16 NDC 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 SO16 NDC, 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 SO16 NDC registered?

SO16 NDC is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 August 2016.

Is SO16 NDC safe to buy?

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