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MJ16 WHM

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,144 mi
Last recorded78,144 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 WHM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 78,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 78,112 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 61,470 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 52,584 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs pitted corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 7 Oct 2023 52,584 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs pitted corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 10 Oct 2022 44,061 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 37,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 31,869 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 31,579 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 26,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 26,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 x cut in tread 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 x cut in tread 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer side wall 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6 mm inner and outer tread 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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 WHM is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 MJ16 WHM, 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 MJ16 WHM registered?

MJ16 WHM is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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