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J12 GLV

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,332 mi
Last recorded72,332 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 GLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 72,332 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 64,525 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 59,407 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 59,402 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 47,724 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 40,982 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 34,823 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 28,199 miles

front brake pads getting low

handbrake travel slightly high

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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J12 GLV is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J12 GLV, 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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How do I check the history of J12 GLV?

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What year was J12 GLV registered?

J12 GLV is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 March 2016.

Is J12 GLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 GLV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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