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WM16 CHJ

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,766 mi
Last recorded74,766 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM16 CHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 74,766 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 73,303 miles

nearside rear and offside rear brake hose ferrules greased

Fail 20 May 2025 73,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

nearside rear and offside rear brake hose ferrules greased

Pass 15 May 2024 70,342 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 70,342 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 62,488 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 51,680 miles

Front brake discs heavily pitted worn and scored

Front brake pads 85% worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 185-55-16 continental (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 36,412 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 27,010 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 27,010 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 19,594 miles

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

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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WM16 CHJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WM16 CHJ, 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 WM16 CHJ registered?

WM16 CHJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is WM16 CHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM16 CHJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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