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AJ16 RSU

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,362 mi
Last recorded58,362 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 RSU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 58,362 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 53,258 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 48,495 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth and split (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2023 45,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 39,996 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 39,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 35,335 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 35,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre 2.5mm wearing bald inner edge surface cracking

Offside Front tyre 3mm wearing bald inner edge surface cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2020 31,208 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 24,204 miles

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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AJ16 RSU is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ16 RSU, 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 AJ16 RSU registered?

AJ16 RSU is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is AJ16 RSU safe to buy?

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