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SR16 FSP

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,588 mi
Last recorded84,588 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR16 FSP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 84,588 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 84,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 75,488 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 75,473 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 67,693 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 67,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2022 61,802 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear quarter has damage

Fail 8 Dec 2022 61,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear quarter has damage

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 51,544 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 39,972 miles

tpms lamp showing soft tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2019 25,789 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Apr 2019 25,789 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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SR16 FSP is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SR16 FSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SR16 FSP?

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What year was SR16 FSP registered?

SR16 FSP is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is SR16 FSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR16 FSP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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