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BJ16 VEX

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,518 mi
Last recorded64,518 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 VEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 64,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 54,311 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 49,223 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 39,615 miles

Body Damage - Offside Rear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 39,615 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Body Damage - Offside Rear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 30,836 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 22,931 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 13,955 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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BJ16 VEX is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VEX, 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 BJ16 VEX registered?

BJ16 VEX is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 2016.

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