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WG16 XPA

2016 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,771 mi
Last recorded40,771 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 XPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 40,771 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 35,860 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 35,859 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2024 31,974 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 27,980 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 23,152 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 21,901 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 17,231 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 11,854 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 11,854 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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 XPA is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Silver 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 WG16 XPA, 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 WG16 XPA?

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What year was WG16 XPA registered?

WG16 XPA is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 June 2016.

Is WG16 XPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG16 XPA 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 WG16 XPA have outstanding finance?

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