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BJ66 VFZ

2016 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,631 mi
Last recorded42,631 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ66 VFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 42,631 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth slight split. (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushies are cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing from outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wheel bearing very slight ruogh on rotation.

Pass 23 Oct 2024 34,303 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 26,235 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 26,235 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 21,455 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 18,126 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 14,979 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 11,701 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 11,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 VFZ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Silver 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 BJ66 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

BJ66 VFZ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 September 2016.

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