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NJ16 EYC

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,540 mi
Last recorded82,540 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 EYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 82,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 75,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Nov 2023 63,603 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 53,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 53,925 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 43,491 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 35,487 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 35,487 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 28,632 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 25,094 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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NJ16 EYC is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EYC, 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

How do I check the history of NJ16 EYC?

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What year was NJ16 EYC registered?

NJ16 EYC is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is NJ16 EYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ16 EYC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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