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FJ16 TGY

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,076 mi
Last recorded44,076 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 TGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 44,076 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 42,825 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 40,543 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 38,978 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 38,971 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 32,868 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 26,883 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 26 Feb 2020 22,381 miles

Front brake pads low

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 15,505 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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FJ16 TGY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ16 TGY, 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

How do I check the history of FJ16 TGY?

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What year was FJ16 TGY registered?

FJ16 TGY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is FJ16 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ16 TGY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ16 TGY have outstanding finance?

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