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PJ66 OEW

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

58,061 mi
Last recorded58,061 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ66 OEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 58,061 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 53,889 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 50,330 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 50,330 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 46,288 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 46,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 41,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on the 1.6mm limit / advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 36,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on outer edge / close to legal limit

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity CV boot insecure

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly cracking / worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2020 33,513 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 25,525 miles

ALL MINOR DEFECTS SHOULD BE REPAIRED ASAP

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 25,524 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Black banding encroaching swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

ALL MINOR DEFECTS SHOULD BE REPAIRED ASAP

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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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PJ66 OEW is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Black 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 PJ66 OEW, 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 PJ66 OEW registered?

PJ66 OEW is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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