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W8 ERW

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,109 mi
Last recorded43,109 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 ERW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 43,109 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes slight corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushies slight cracks. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 37,290 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 31,623 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 24,850 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 17,701 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 16,464 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 15,041 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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W8 ERW is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W8 ERW, 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 W8 ERW?

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What year was W8 ERW registered?

W8 ERW is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is W8 ERW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 ERW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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