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2016 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Petrol · SH16 AEA

SH16 AEA

2016 Suzuki Swift (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 49,734 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2026.

Make & Model
SUZUKI SWIFT
Year / Origin
2016 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 01 Apr 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
49,734 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 01 Apr 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1242cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection on April 2, 2025 at 49,734 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a period of clean passes over the previous three years, indicating that the mechanical and structural components have remained within acceptable operating parameters. The absence of recurring advisories suggests the previous owner maintained a proactive approach to vehicle upkeep. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per annum. Between October 2022 and April 2024, the car covered 3,836 miles, while the most recent-year interval saw only 7,932 miles added. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, long periods of inactivity can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components or fluid stagnation. The lack of significant mileage spikes between tests confirms the vehicle has not been subjected to high-intensity motorway use. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components affected by low-mileage patterns. Although the MOT history is clean, the failure in October 2022 at 37,966 miles suggests a minor defect that required immediate rectification before the subsequent pass. Inspect the brake discs for corrosion and check for seized suspension bushes, as these can occur when a car is used infrequently. Given the age of the Suzuki, checking the structural integrity of the sills and wheel arches is also essential to ensure that low mileage has not masked underlying corrosion.

SH16 AEA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2025
  • 49,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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SH16 AEA Mileage History

  1. 26/10/202237,966 mi
  2. 26/10/202237,967 mi+1 mi
  3. 13/11/202340,883 mi+2,916 mi
  4. 02/04/202441,802 mi+919 mi
  5. 02/04/202549,734 mi+7,932 mi

Average of roughly 4,835 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SH16 AEA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Suzuki Swift (SH16 AEA) between October 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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