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NJ16 WHZ

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,550 mi
Last recorded59,550 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 WHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 59,550 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 52,159 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 52,151 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 46,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside inner edge + 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 46,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside inner edge + 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 36,447 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 35,390 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))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 32,172 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 28,285 miles

engine cover fitted

tpms light on

Pass 29 Mar 2019 19,542 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 19,542 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 WHZ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,586cc 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 WHZ, 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 NJ16 WHZ registered?

NJ16 WHZ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is NJ16 WHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ16 WHZ 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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