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KW16 HJA

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,597 mi
Last recorded75,597 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW16 HJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 75,597 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 73,291 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 71,602 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 71,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 68,397 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 65,169 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 61,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

minor surface corrosion to front subframe and rear axle advise protection

Fail 16 Jul 2021 61,697 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt advise genuine boot or V SMALL stretchy (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

minor surface corrosion to front subframe and rear axle advise protection

Pass 27 Jul 2020 58,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 43,579 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 43,574 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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KW16 HJA is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc 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 KW16 HJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW16 HJA registered?

KW16 HJA is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 July 2016.

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The MOT history for KW16 HJA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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