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AF16 JFZ

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,677 mi
Last recorded79,677 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 JFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 79,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside on inner faces slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracking with a cut within the tread but not deep enough to reach the cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 71,872 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 64,252 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 56,571 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 48,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 40,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 35,407 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 27,563 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 27,563 miles

Battery leaking positive terminal leaking electrolyte (4.13 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wbfm0016 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2155517 94V Conti (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wbfm0024 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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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AF16 JFZ is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF16 JFZ, 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.

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What year was AF16 JFZ registered?

AF16 JFZ is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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