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EJ16 KSU

2016 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,522 mi
Last recorded137,522 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 KSU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 137,522 miles

INTERMITTENT FAULT WITH STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM STRONGLY ADVISE TO INVESTIGATE FAULT ASAP

both sides front lower arm rear bushes poor perished & cracked

front tyres noted to be cracked on tread edges

n/s/r tyre light cracking noted on inner sidewall

Fail 4 Jun 2026 137,117 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

TPM light on

both sides front lower arm rear bushes poor perished & cracked

front tyres noted to be cracked on tread edges

handbrake travel higher than expected

n/s/r tyre light cracking noted on inner sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2025 111,966 miles

both front tyres light cracking in tread noted

both sides front lower arm rear bushes heavily perished/cracked

handbrake travel higher than expected

n/s/r tyre light cracking on inner sidewall noted

Fail 2 Jun 2025 111,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres light cracking in tread noted

both sides front lower arm rear bushes heavily perished/cracked

handbrake travel higher than expected

n/s/r tyre light cracking on inner sidewall noted

Pass 6 Jun 2024 89,179 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))

both front lower suspension arm bushes are starting to perish

both front tyre wear is indicating that the tracking is out of adjustment

Pass 9 Jun 2023 70,289 miles

both sides lower arm bushes perished

handbrake travel longer than expected

slight dampness noted o/s/r shocker

Pass 7 Jun 2022 53,136 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 36,246 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 23,257 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 12,051 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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EJ16 KSU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Grey 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 EJ16 KSU, 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 EJ16 KSU registered?

EJ16 KSU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 June 2016.

Is EJ16 KSU safe to buy?

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