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RJ16 UEX

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,730 mi
Last recorded72,730 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 UEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 72,730 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 72,730 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 66,318 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 66,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 59,210 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm, perishing/cracking and cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 52,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to TWI on inner tread 185-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake minor binding

Pass 23 Jun 2022 48,472 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

parking brake long travel

rear brake pads not wisible

Fail 23 Jun 2022 48,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

parking brake long travel

rear brake pads not wisible

Pass 10 Jun 2021 39,805 miles

both rear tyres perishing .......

front inner brake pads appear low .......

rear inner brake pad thickness not visible .......

slight play felt at o/s/f anti roll bar link .......

Fail 10 Jun 2021 39,805 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing .......

front inner brake pads appear low .......

rear inner brake pad thickness not visible .......

slight play felt at o/s/f anti roll bar link .......

Pass 22 Jun 2020 30,517 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 30,517 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also very low tread, severe perishing across tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also very low tread, severe perishing across tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 22,463 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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RJ16 UEX is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RJ16 UEX, 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 RJ16 UEX registered?

RJ16 UEX is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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