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BJ16 FMY

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,835 mi
Last recorded48,835 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 FMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 48,835 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 44,360 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 44,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 39,637 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 34,974 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 30,298 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 24,840 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 20,663 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 14,704 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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BJ16 FMY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ16 FMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ16 FMY registered?

BJ16 FMY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is BJ16 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ16 FMY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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