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BK16 JPJ

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,478 mi
Last recorded43,478 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 JPJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 43,478 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 38,249 miles

Both rear tyres 10 years old

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking on outer side wall / 2.9mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 38,429 miles

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

Both rear tyres 10 years old

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking on outer side wall / 2.9mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 32,601 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 29,197 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 25,356 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing slightly

Offside Rear tyre perishing slightly

Fail 22 Mar 2022 25,356 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing slightly

Offside Rear tyre perishing slightly

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 22,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also tyre age is 6 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also tyre age is 6 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 19,321 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 25 Feb 2019 15,830 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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BK16 JPJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK16 JPJ, 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 BK16 JPJ registered?

BK16 JPJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is BK16 JPJ safe to buy?

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