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GL16 MJU

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,403 mi
Last recorded37,403 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 MJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 37,403 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 34,549 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 33,622 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 33,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 29,985 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 25,746 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 20,272 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 17,293 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 10,997 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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GL16 MJU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc 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 GL16 MJU, 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

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What year was GL16 MJU registered?

GL16 MJU is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is GL16 MJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL16 MJU 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.

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