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WG16 VLX

2016 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,874 mi
Last recorded31,874 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 VLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 31,874 miles

hand brake travel excessive

Fail 5 Jun 2026 31,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

hand brake travel excessive

Pass 11 Jun 2025 22,598 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 15,979 miles

hand brake travel excessive

Pass 10 Aug 2023 9,137 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 9,137 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 7,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 6,295 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 5,300 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 5,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 3,773 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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WG16 VLX is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Grey 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 WG16 VLX, 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 WG16 VLX registered?

WG16 VLX is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 June 2016.

Is WG16 VLX safe to buy?

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