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AE66 XSJ

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,583 mi
Last recorded93,583 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 XSJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 93,583 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 86,480 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 86,480 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 73,382 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 56,147 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 41,745 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 34,070 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 29,047 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 29,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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AE66 XSJ is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 43,162 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 Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE66 XSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 10 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE66 XSJ registered?

AE66 XSJ is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is AE66 XSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 XSJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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