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WU16 EDJ

2016 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,613 mi
Last recorded59,613 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU16 EDJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 59,613 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 57,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 55,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn /lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing and wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn /lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing and wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 52,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 23 Feb 2023 52,708 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

clutch pedal rubber worn

hand brake has slight long travel

Pass 16 Feb 2022 49,875 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 48,784 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 47,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 44,061 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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WU16 EDJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 WU16 EDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU16 EDJ registered?

WU16 EDJ is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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