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HJ16 ZZS

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,525 mi
Last recorded65,525 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ16 ZZS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 65,525 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 61,281 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 61,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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 16 Aug 2024 53,920 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 53,917 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 41,797 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 36,042 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight split to nearside front inner cv boot

Pass 30 Aug 2021 33,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 31,983 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 29,194 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 29,150 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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HJ16 ZZS is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HJ16 ZZS, 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 HJ16 ZZS registered?

HJ16 ZZS is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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The MOT history for HJ16 ZZS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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