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J777 HLY

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,520 mi
Last recorded55,520 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 HLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 55,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 55,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 45,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 45,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 36,270 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 31,718 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 31,718 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 26,284 miles

Front tyres low 3.00mm

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 22,139 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 19,272 miles

Parking brake lever travel high(advise brake inspection)

Pass 19 Jan 2019 14,444 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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J777 HLY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J777 HLY, 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 J777 HLY registered?

J777 HLY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 January 2016.

Is J777 HLY safe to buy?

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