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SV16 WUU

2016 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,788 mi
Last recorded69,788 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 WUU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 69,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 69,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 57,597 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 47,958 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 47,958 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 39,061 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 28,372 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 19,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads & outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads & outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 15,445 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 10,580 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 WUU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Orange 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 WUU, 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 WUU?

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What year was SV16 WUU registered?

SV16 WUU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is SV16 WUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV16 WUU 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.

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