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AL07 JOO

2016 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,302 mi
Last recorded69,302 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL07 JOO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 69,302 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 69,301 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 65,269 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam and bracket

Pass 7 Jun 2024 59,118 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts. recommend renewal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s front inners. recommend renewal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front door check strap fractured

oil filter corroded and has slight weep of oil. recommend renewal

Fail 5 Jun 2024 59,109 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tyre sensor not reading (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts. recommend renewal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s front inners. recommend renewal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front door check strap fractured

oil filter corroded and has slight weep of oil. recommend renewal

Pass 9 May 2023 51,155 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 44,878 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 44,878 miles

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2021 34,064 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 27,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 13,238 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 13,195 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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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AL07 JOO is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AL07 JOO, 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 AL07 JOO registered?

AL07 JOO is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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