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AJ16 XAA

2016 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,995 mi
Last recorded50,995 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 XAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 50,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

tpms light on

Fail 31 Oct 2025 50,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 1 Nov 2024 47,132 miles

tpms light on

Fail 1 Nov 2024 47,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 20 Oct 2023 46,363 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 44,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 43,994 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 32,206 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 32,206 miles

Central Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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AJ16 XAA is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ16 XAA, 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 AJ16 XAA registered?

AJ16 XAA is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is AJ16 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 XAA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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