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BJ66 JWV

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,896 mi
Last recorded58,896 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ66 JWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 58,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres cracking in tread and sidewalls 175/65r15 84t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 40,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres cracking in tread and sidewalls 175/65r15 84t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 34,438 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 28,871 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 23,505 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 17,343 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 13,504 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 7,544 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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BJ66 JWV is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Black 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 BJ66 JWV, 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 BJ66 JWV registered?

BJ66 JWV is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 September 2016.

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