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WR16 ZNV

2016 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,572 mi
Last recorded55,572 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR16 ZNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 55,572 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 46,985 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 46,985 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 46,573 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear and offside rear bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover perished heavily but not split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover perished heavily but not split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 46,573 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear and offside rear bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover perished heavily but not split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover perished heavily but not split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 43,936 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover perished but not split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover perished but not split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge of tread ()

Pass 30 Jul 2021 41,774 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside front brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 23 Jul 2020 39,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 39,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 38,046 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 38,046 miles

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

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

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

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 ZNV is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZNV, 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 ZNV registered?

WR16 ZNV is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 July 2016.

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