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AV16 HJC

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,034 mi
Last recorded54,034 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 HJC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 54,034 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 53,144 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 51,900 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 50,790 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 50,790 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 38,821 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 26,718 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 18,595 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 11,289 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 HJC is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HJC, 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

How do I check the history of AV16 HJC?

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What year was AV16 HJC registered?

AV16 HJC is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is AV16 HJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 HJC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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