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AR16 AAY

2016 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,038 mi
Last recorded122,038 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR16 AAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 122,038 miles

rear inner brake pads getting low

Fail 25 Feb 2026 122,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2025 106,968 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2025 106,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated TPMS on (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 95,067 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 86,059 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 77,548 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 66,502 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 46,657 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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AR16 AAY is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in White 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 AR16 AAY, 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 AR16 AAY registered?

AR16 AAY is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is AR16 AAY safe to buy?

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