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2016 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Petrol · EY16 DZG

EY16 DZG

2016 Suzuki Swift (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 100,365 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
SUZUKI SWIFT
Year / Origin
2016 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 07 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
100,365 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1242cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Suzuki Swift presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 7 April 2026 at 100,365 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history. Two earlier failures on 12 March 2025 and 21 March 2024 at 89,564 and 84,973 miles respectively show no defects logged against either, indicating administrative or presentational test errors rather than mechanical faults. The vehicle cleared both retests on the same dates without remedial work noted. Annual mileage averages around 10,036 miles, consistent with typical use for a 2016 registration. The record moves from 84,974 miles in March 2024 to 89,564 miles by March 2025, then to 100,365 miles by April 2026. That final jump of roughly 10,800 miles in thirteen months matches the long-term average. No standing periods or abrupt accumulation appear in the data. The clean pass sheet at every successful test suggests the previous keeper kept basic consumables and emissions within limits. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's ten-year age and six-figure mileage. The MOT file raises no advisories for corrosion or structural integrity, yet testers often miss early subframe rust on Swifts without ramp access. Verify the actual condition of tyres and wiper blades despite their absence from the record. The duplicate fail-and-pass entries on identical dates imply clerical anomalies at the testing station rather than owner neglect. Treat the history as fundamentally sound, but confirm via independent inspection that no latent binding calipers or exhaust deterioration exist beyond the scope of the documented tests.
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EY16 DZG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
  • 100,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

EY16 DZG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (EY16 DZG) between March 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

EY16 DZG Mileage History

  1. 21/03/202484,973 mi
  2. 21/03/202484,974 mi+1 mi
  3. 12/03/202589,564 mi+4,590 mi
  4. 12/03/202589,564 mi
  5. 07/04/2026100,365 mi+10,801 mi

Average of roughly 7,524 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
73
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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