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DY16 SMX

2016 Suzuki SX4

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,064 mi
Last recorded68,064 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki SX441,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 SMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 68,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 62,544 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 62,543 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre neato limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 57,168 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edges- Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 51,570 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 43,833 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 43,831 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 36,964 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 31,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 21,354 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki SX4?

Based on 587,968 MOT tests across 47,332 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
47,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 10,592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,892
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,147
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DY16 SMX is a 2016 Suzuki SX4 in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 41,420 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 SX4 fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 10,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY16 SMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 10 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY16 SMX registered?

DY16 SMX is a 2016 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is DY16 SMX safe to buy?

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