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HJ66 HDE

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,864 mi
Last recorded57,864 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ66 HDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 57,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover

Fail 5 Dec 2025 57,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 50,405 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides deep crakes outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 50,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides deep crakes outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 44,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges,tyre cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front tyre worn both edges,tyre cracked

Fail 5 Dec 2023 44,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges,tyre cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front tyre worn both edges,tyre cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2022 39,333 miles

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

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

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 5 Dec 2022 39,333 miles

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

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

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

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Dec 2021 33,658 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 29,273 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 22,500 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 22,500 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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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HJ66 HDE is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HJ66 HDE, 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 HJ66 HDE registered?

HJ66 HDE is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 September 2016.

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