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SS16 MGU

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,799 mi
Last recorded45,799 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS16 MGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 45,799 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexy pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 45,792 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexy pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 44,430 miles

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

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))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 44,429 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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 3 Oct 2023 42,135 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes going to flexi hoses and to wheel cylinders both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 40,743 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 38,509 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 32,745 miles

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 10 Dec 2020 32,744 miles

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 5 Dec 2019 22,333 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 16,759 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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SS16 MGU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Black 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 SS16 MGU, 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 SS16 MGU registered?

SS16 MGU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is SS16 MGU safe to buy?

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