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WR16 MVK

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,530 mi
Last recorded107,530 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR16 MVK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 107,530 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive filter corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 107,517 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive filter corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 89,014 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 89,013 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs advice front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 73,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 63,444 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 55,545 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged but remains secure (0.1 (b))

NOTE: Engine oil filter body starting to corrode

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 2415 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on indicating low tyre pressure at the time of test

Windscreen wipers streaky/smear but clear screen sufficiently at the time of test

Fail 12 Oct 2021 55,545 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged but remains secure (0.1 (b))

NOTE: Engine oil filter body starting to corrode

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 2415 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

TPMS light on indicating low tyre pressure at the time of test

Windscreen wipers streaky/smear but clear screen sufficiently at the time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2020 49,437 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 40,629 miles

both rear tyres getting low

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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WR16 MVK 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 70%.

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 WR16 MVK, 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 WR16 MVK registered?

WR16 MVK is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is WR16 MVK safe to buy?

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