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SD16 DDJ

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,232 mi
Last recorded50,232 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD16 DDJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 50,232 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 44,423 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 44,423 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear short pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 41,670 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 41,669 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 38,963 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 38,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 37,200 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 36,654 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 33,993 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 33,993 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearings (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 24,804 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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SD16 DDJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD16 DDJ, 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 SD16 DDJ registered?

SD16 DDJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 April 2016.

Is SD16 DDJ safe to buy?

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