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M99 JCW

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,006 mi
Last recorded42,006 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 JCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 42,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated loosing grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread 185 / 55 r 16 83 v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 42,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated loosing grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread 185 / 55 r 16 83 v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 36,485 miles

Front tyres both worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated loosing some grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in the treads and on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 36,480 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyres both worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated loosing some grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in the treads and on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 31,185 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 27,092 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 27,088 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 22,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 19,989 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 17,270 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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M99 JCW is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M99 JCW, 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 M99 JCW registered?

M99 JCW is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 December 2016.

Is M99 JCW safe to buy?

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