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J15 LAF

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,220 mi
Last recorded57,220 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 LAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 57,220 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 57,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm recomend change by rospa (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm rospa recomend change at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 57,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm recomend change by rospa (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm rospa recomend change at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 50,680 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 42,148 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 33,761 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 27,977 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 22,072 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 22,072 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 15,600 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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J15 LAF is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J15 LAF, 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 J15 LAF registered?

J15 LAF is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is J15 LAF safe to buy?

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