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NL16 BUJ

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,790 mi
Last recorded72,790 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 BUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 72,790 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 62,379 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 53,289 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 43,148 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 33,374 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 28,159 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 23,021 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 23,021 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 22,228 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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NL16 BUJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL16 BUJ, 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 NL16 BUJ registered?

NL16 BUJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is NL16 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL16 BUJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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