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J70 CJA

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,148 mi
Last recorded42,148 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 CJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 42,148 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 40,281 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 38,309 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 36,161 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 33,885 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 32,966 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 29,615 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 29,615 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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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J70 CJA is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Black 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 J70 CJA, 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 J70 CJA registered?

J70 CJA is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is J70 CJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J70 CJA 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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