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PJ16 OSY

2016 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,957 mi
Last recorded177,957 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 OSY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 177,957 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 177,957 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 166,448 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 149,071 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 149,071 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 133,982 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 100,782 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 69,687 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 69,687 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 44,217 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jun 2019 19,335 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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PJ16 OSY 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 PJ16 OSY, 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 PJ16 OSY registered?

PJ16 OSY is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is PJ16 OSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ16 OSY 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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