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J40 LMJ

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

67,087 mi
Last recorded67,087 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 LMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 67,087 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2026 33,996 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 63,390 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 33,279 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 52,688 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 32,385 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Little if any reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 32,385 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Little if any reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 47,353 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 47,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 30,992 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn Hand brake travel long (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 42,398 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 29,534 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 29,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 38,966 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 28,784 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 36,225 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 28,193 miles

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Wipers poor

Fail 4 Feb 2020 28,193 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Wipers poor

Pass 23 Oct 2019 30,629 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 25,444 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 22,491 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Feb 2017 18,248 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 15,253 miles

both rear tyres perished slightly

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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J40 LMJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J40 LMJ, 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 J40 LMJ registered?

J40 LMJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 October 2016.

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