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VO16 VDJ

2016 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,768 mi
Last recorded51,768 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 VDJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 51,768 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 46,068 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 42,407 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 38,386 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 33,655 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 33,653 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Comes all the way up to the stop, starts working at 6 clicks (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 55 16 83V Continental (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 55 16 83V Continental (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Was on setting No2 ()

Pass 16 Jun 2020 28,584 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 28,583 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2019 23,290 miles

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

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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VO16 VDJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO16 VDJ, 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 VO16 VDJ registered?

VO16 VDJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 June 2016.

Is VO16 VDJ safe to buy?

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