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HW16 JHF

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,442 mi
Last recorded54,442 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW16 JHF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 54,442 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 50,437 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 50,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 48,221 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 44,117 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 38,077 miles

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

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

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

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

TPMS light on indicating low pressure

Pass 22 Nov 2021 29,448 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 29,448 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 22,780 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 22,224 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 16,889 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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HW16 JHF is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 HW16 JHF, 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 HW16 JHF registered?

HW16 JHF is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 May 2016.

Is HW16 JHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW16 JHF 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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