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SA16 JTS

2016 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,909 mi
Last recorded49,909 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 JTS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 49,909 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 49,908 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 44,293 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 44,297 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 43,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread 175/65/15 Dot:4217 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre chalked ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread 175/65/15 Dot:4217 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 43,320 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment advise adjustment through central cable (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread 175/65/15 Dot:4217 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre chalked ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread 175/65/15 Dot:4217 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 37,870 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 37,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe from front joint block to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle leading to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear from front joint block to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle leading to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 32,807 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 27,188 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 27,188 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 23,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 19,366 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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SA16 JTS is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Silver 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 SA16 JTS, 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 SA16 JTS registered?

SA16 JTS is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 August 2016.

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