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HG16 JJZ

2016 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,164 mi
Last recorded48,164 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG16 JJZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 48,164 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 43,207 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 43,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 38,589 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Tie arm slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 38,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Tie arm slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 34,925 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 27,635 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 26,271 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 24,660 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 24,622 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2019 22,865 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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HG16 JJZ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HG16 JJZ, 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 HG16 JJZ registered?

HG16 JJZ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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