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SJ16 MYL

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,669 mi
Last recorded36,669 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 MYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 36,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake just over pass mark

Fail 17 Mar 2026 36,665 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre close to wear indicaters

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

parking brake just over pass mark

Pass 21 Mar 2025 33,160 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 33,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side showing little or no effort (1.4.1 (a))

both rear tyres cracking between treads

uneven wear on n/s/r brake disc

Pass 13 Mar 2024 29,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 29,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 25,361 miles

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

front tyres close to wear indicaters

Fail 17 Mar 2023 25,361 miles

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

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

front tyres close to wear indicaters

Pass 11 Mar 2022 21,427 miles

brake pipe to o/s/f flexi hose showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2022 21,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake pipe to o/s/f flexi hose showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2021 18,499 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 18,496 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 16,682 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 12,724 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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SJ16 MYL is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SJ16 MYL, 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 SJ16 MYL registered?

SJ16 MYL is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is SJ16 MYL safe to buy?

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