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JA53 DKS

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

73,677 mi
Last recorded73,677 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA53 DKS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 73,677 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 66,648 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 61,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 51,918 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 42,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 42,694 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 34,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both tyres have slight damage to the outer sidewalls

Pass 22 Jul 2019 27,446 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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JA53 DKS is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,586cc 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 JA53 DKS, 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 JA53 DKS registered?

JA53 DKS is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 July 2016.

Is JA53 DKS safe to buy?

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