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FX16 ZWJ

2016 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,232 mi
Last recorded84,232 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 ZWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 84,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

coolant level low

front tyres 3mm

tpms on

Fail 6 Jan 2026 84,232 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

coolant level low

front tyres 3mm

tpms on

Pass 8 Jan 2025 75,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 75,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 66,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 66,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 58,048 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2015 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2015 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% on roller brake test (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective arm missing/broken off (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 49,804 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 45,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 45,417 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 31,234 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))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 13,873 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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FX16 ZWJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX16 ZWJ, 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 FX16 ZWJ registered?

FX16 ZWJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is FX16 ZWJ safe to buy?

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