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SA66 MLJ

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,709 mi
Last recorded82,709 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA66 MLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 82,709 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 82,709 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 65,945 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 65,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 51,730 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 44,945 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 34,505 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 29,757 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 29,757 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 21,911 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 21,911 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/17 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has chunk of rubber missing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/17 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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SA66 MLJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SA66 MLJ, 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 SA66 MLJ registered?

SA66 MLJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 September 2016.

Is SA66 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA66 MLJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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