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FD16 AKJ

2016 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,047 mi
Last recorded35,047 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD16 AKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 35,047 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 35,047 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 32,196 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 31 Dec 2024 32,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 3 Jan 2024 29,442 miles

TPS Light On

Fail 2 Jan 2024 29,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 26,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.7mm CRACKING ON OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 26,526 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended cleaned food out of buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative checked pressures reset system (5.2.3 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.7mm CRACKING ON OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 23,798 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 10 Dec 2020 20,032 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 20,032 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 16,836 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 14,855 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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FD16 AKJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FD16 AKJ, 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 FD16 AKJ registered?

FD16 AKJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is FD16 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD16 AKJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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