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FL16 LUJ

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,607 mi
Last recorded74,607 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL16 LUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 74,607 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 64,629 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Cracked/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 64,629 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Deteriorated & delaminating from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Cracked/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 56,522 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 50,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 43,701 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 39,607 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 39,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 33,442 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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FL16 LUJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL16 LUJ, 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 FL16 LUJ?

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What year was FL16 LUJ registered?

FL16 LUJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is FL16 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL16 LUJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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