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SG16 JGE

2016 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,052 mi
Last recorded72,052 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 JGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 72,052 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded one pipe at rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush starting to become unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides at axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 72,052 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded one pipe at rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush starting to become unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides at axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 62,888 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 50,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 36,092 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 33,234 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 29,553 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 26,604 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 23,106 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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SG16 JGE is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG16 JGE, 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 SG16 JGE registered?

SG16 JGE is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 July 2016.

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