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NJ16 EYB

2016 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,936 mi
Last recorded90,936 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 EYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 90,936 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 90,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 79,992 miles

Both front lower arms corroded

Both inner sill surface rust

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 79,992 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front lower arms corroded

Both inner sill surface rust

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 71,026 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Sep 2023 58,508 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 41,398 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 30,624 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 30,624 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2020 25,960 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 21,376 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

rear tyres perrishing

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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NJ16 EYB is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Grey 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 NJ16 EYB, 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 NJ16 EYB registered?

NJ16 EYB is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is NJ16 EYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ16 EYB 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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