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FY16 XAJ

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,047 mi
Last recorded69,047 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 XAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2026 69,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 12 Apr 2025 57,591 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 51,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low plus bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust join leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 41,163 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 31,670 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 29,601 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 27,572 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 25,960 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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FY16 XAJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FY16 XAJ, 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 FY16 XAJ registered?

FY16 XAJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is FY16 XAJ safe to buy?

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