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FE16 HKJ

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,660 mi
Last recorded54,660 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE16 HKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 54,660 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))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 50,431 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 45,445 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 45,387 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 40,569 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 35,254 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 28,094 miles

Offside Rear nail in tread 50/50 repairable

Fail 22 Mar 2021 28,094 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear nail in tread 50/50 repairable

Pass 9 Mar 2020 21,909 miles

on see through sun visor fitted not obstructing view

Fail 9 Mar 2020 21,909 miles

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

on see through sun visor fitted not obstructing view

Pass 11 Mar 2019 16,408 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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FE16 HKJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FE16 HKJ, 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 FE16 HKJ registered?

FE16 HKJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is FE16 HKJ safe to buy?

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