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MJ16 FHP

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,847 mi
Last recorded78,847 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 FHP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 78,847 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 78,846 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 71,541 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect nearside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 71,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect nearside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 64,521 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 64,511 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative TPMS Light on (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 58,055 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 52,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 45,835 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 34,592 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 34,590 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 30,120 miles

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))

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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MJ16 FHP is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ16 FHP, 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 MJ16 FHP registered?

MJ16 FHP is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is MJ16 FHP safe to buy?

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