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SJ16 WXG

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,447 mi
Last recorded24,447 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 24,447 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low on inner edges advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension heavily corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2026 24,447 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and heavily lipped advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low on inner edges advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 19,776 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper both anti-roll bar ball joints greasy

Offside Front surface rust on disc

Rear fuel tank hose clamp corroded

solid TPMS light illuminated

Fail 28 Mar 2025 19,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn extensive corrosion covering majority of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper both anti-roll bar ball joints greasy

Offside Front surface rust on disc

Rear fuel tank hose clamp corroded

solid TPMS light illuminated

Pass 1 Apr 2024 14,267 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear axel corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 10,770 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 9,783 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on all 4 tyres (185/55r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 8,882 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 8,397 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 6,139 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 WXG is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WXG, 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 WXG registered?

SJ16 WXG is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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