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SP16 URN

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,170 mi
Last recorded76,170 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP16 URN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 76,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted Both. On limit. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both.(oe) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 76,170 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Central brake pipe rear union rotten . Pipe union too flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe union rotten. Pipe union from flexi hose too wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted Both. On limit. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both.(oe) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 66,839 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 66,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 59,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 48,871 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 48,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 41,232 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 30,231 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 28,529 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 21,335 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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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SP16 URN is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 SP16 URN, 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 SP16 URN registered?

SP16 URN is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is SP16 URN safe to buy?

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