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AV16 BAU

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,964 mi
Last recorded95,964 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 BAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 95,964 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 82,666 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 82,666 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 69,570 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 56,867 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 44,810 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 31,214 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 20,319 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 17,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 10,594 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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AV16 BAU is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AV16 BAU, 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 AV16 BAU registered?

AV16 BAU is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is AV16 BAU safe to buy?

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