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WH16 LAE

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,615 mi
Last recorded49,615 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH16 LAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 49,615 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 48,747 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 48,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 47,971 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 46,955 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 46,144 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 45,022 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 44,829 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 44,273 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 36,381 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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WH16 LAE 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 90%.

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 WH16 LAE, 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 WH16 LAE?

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What year was WH16 LAE registered?

WH16 LAE is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 August 2016.

Is WH16 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH16 LAE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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