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AO16 NHY

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,868 mi
Last recorded68,868 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 NHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 68,868 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking outer shoulder/wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 62,665 miles

Small chip in o/s screen

Fail 16 Apr 2025 62,665 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Semi seized (3.1 (c))

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

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

Small chip in o/s screen

Pass 20 May 2024 56,895 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Central ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 50,080 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 50,580 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 43,986 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 37,498 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 33,030 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 23,518 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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AO16 NHY is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,586cc petrol 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 AO16 NHY, 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 AO16 NHY registered?

AO16 NHY is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is AO16 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO16 NHY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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