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WU16 ZRE

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,025 mi
Last recorded27,025 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU16 ZRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 27,025 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 27,021 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2025 23,023 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 17,799 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 17,723 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 16,075 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 13,463 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 11,119 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 9,000 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 7,922 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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WU16 ZRE 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 WU16 ZRE, 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

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What year was WU16 ZRE registered?

WU16 ZRE is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is WU16 ZRE safe to buy?

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