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SS16 OAJ

2016 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,832 mi
Last recorded86,832 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS16 OAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 86,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 81,077 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 75,802 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 69,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 55,091 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear section ()

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

Rear handbrake is near the end of it's effective travel

Pass 3 Aug 2021 43,225 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 43,212 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing Seatbelt webbing is torn (10.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 25,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 19,499 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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SS16 OAJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 SS16 OAJ, 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 SS16 OAJ registered?

SS16 OAJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 July 2016.

Is SS16 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS16 OAJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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