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PE16 WGJ

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

33,461 mi
Last recorded33,461 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE16 WGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 33,461 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 33,456 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 28,532 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 27,906 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 2 Sep 2023 13,224 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 6,333 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 6,333 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 21,969 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 21,142 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 21,142 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 19,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight bind on rear brake when jacked up

Fail 2 Jul 2020 19,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight bind on rear brake when jacked up

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 14,996 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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PE16 WGJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PE16 WGJ, 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 PE16 WGJ registered?

PE16 WGJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 April 2016.

Is PE16 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE16 WGJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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