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AO16 SUV

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1373cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,765 mi
Last recorded36,765 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 SUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,373cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 36,765 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 34,346 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 32,297 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 29,360 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 26,594 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 21,013 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 21,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 SUV is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,373cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SUV, 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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How do I check the history of AO16 SUV?

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What year was AO16 SUV registered?

AO16 SUV is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is AO16 SUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO16 SUV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO16 SUV have outstanding finance?

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