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A16 MYJ

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,935 mi
Last recorded122,935 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara65,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 MYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 122,935 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 115,469 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & adjoining suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 115,437 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working o/s & n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under-body surface corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2025 114,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 20 May 2024 100,044 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2023 95,776 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 88,879 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 88,875 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 79,540 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 79,540 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both fitted with HID kit. (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 77,513 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 72,657 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,350 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 68,326 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,939 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,391 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,645 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sills covered

Fail 18 Nov 2011 31,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sills covered

Pass 4 Nov 2010 25,616 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 19,062 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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A16 MYJ is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 65,673 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 Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 MYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 MYJ registered?

A16 MYJ is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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