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SV16 ULS

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,898 mi
Last recorded83,898 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 ULS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 83,898 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 75,254 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 75,253 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 67,035 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 58,598 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 49,920 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 41,898 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 41,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2020 36,116 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 27,340 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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SV16 ULS is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV16 ULS, 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 SV16 ULS?

You can check the full history of SV16 ULS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SV16 ULS registered?

SV16 ULS is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is SV16 ULS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV16 ULS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SV16 ULS have outstanding finance?

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