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BG66 JYF

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,685 mi
Last recorded55,685 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 JYF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 55,685 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 42,706 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 39,158 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 36,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 36,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service brake and handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 27,538 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 24,203 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 17,386 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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BG66 JYF is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG66 JYF, 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 BG66 JYF registered?

BG66 JYF is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 September 2016.

Is BG66 JYF safe to buy?

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