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HV16 DJE

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,137 mi
Last recorded123,137 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV16 DJE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 123,137 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2024 119,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ...inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

non-obligatory daytime lamp not working nearside

non-obligatory front fog lamps not working/damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2024 119,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ...inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

non-obligatory daytime lamp not working nearside

non-obligatory front fog lamps not working/damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2023 97,857 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

non obligatory front fog lights damaged/inoperative.

Fail 27 Oct 2023 96,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted ...inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ...inner sidewall ()

non-obligatory front fog lights damaged/missing

Pass 15 Nov 2022 74,752 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ...both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

non obligatory front fog lamps slightly damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2022 74,752 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ...both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

non obligatory front fog lamps slightly damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2021 50,532 miles

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

offside front fog lamp damaged,nearside front fog lamp shroud missing

Fail 3 Nov 2021 50,532 miles

Nearside Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front fog lamp damaged,nearside front fog lamp shroud missing

Pass 18 Nov 2020 31,771 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 31,771 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 31,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 31,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 20,679 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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HV16 DJE is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HV16 DJE, 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 HV16 DJE registered?

HV16 DJE is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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