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EG16 TJU

2016 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,311 mi
Last recorded83,311 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG16 TJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 83,311 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 69,592 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 59,584 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 52,023 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Aug 2022 45,863 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 40,571 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

brake pedal rubber is worn

Fail 14 Aug 2021 40,571 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake pedal rubber is worn

Pass 1 Aug 2020 36,766 miles

service brake pedal rubber is worn

Fail 1 Aug 2020 36,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

service brake pedal rubber is worn

Pass 3 Aug 2019 29,117 miles

service brake pedal rubber wearing on one side

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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EG16 TJU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Silver 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 EG16 TJU, 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 EG16 TJU registered?

EG16 TJU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 August 2016.

Is EG16 TJU safe to buy?

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